Chauriya - Birsa, Balaghat

Chauriya is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 90 km from Baihar and around 117 km from Balaghat. Chouriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauriya is 498073. The village covers a total geographical area of 1543.9 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Chauriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baihar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chauriya

According to the 2011 Census, Chauriya village had a total population of 325 people, including 168 males and 157 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.73%, with male literacy at 63.04% and female literacy at 30.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 322.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chauriya

Chauriya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chauriya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chauriya. The nearest railway station is Amgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Chauriya is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Chauriya is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauriya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chauriya village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chauriya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chauriya village are given below:

FAQs about Chauriya