Chouthiya - Multai, Betul

Chouthiya is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Chouthiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chouthiya is 486166. The village covers a total geographical area of 660.44 hectares and falls under the 460661 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chouthiya

As per Census 2011, Chouthiya village has a total population of 1,282 people, consisting of 664 males and 618 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 837 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chouthiya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,282664618
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1547876
Scheduled Castes (SC)1848896
Scheduled Tribes (ST)613328
Literate Population837492345
Illiterate Population445172273

Nearby Villages of Chouthiya

Chouthiya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bichhwa (hardoli)East1.89 km
HirakhapaNorth-West1.92 km
GopaltalaiSouth-West2.03 km
KharsaliNorth-East2.62 km
SonoliWest3.08 km
KhedijangajiSouth-West3.63 km
Hardoli (bujurg)East3.94 km
NarkhedSouth4.10 km
Borgaon Or SergarhSouth-East4.23 km
ThawriyaNorth-East4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chouthiya

Chouthiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Multai, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Chouthiya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Chouthiya is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chouthiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chouthiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chouthiya

Where is Chouthiya located?

Chouthiya village is located in Multai Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chouthiya?

Chouthiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chouthiya?

The pincode of Chouthiya is 460661.

What is the population of Chouthiya?

Chouthiya has a total population of 1,282, including 664 males and 618 females.

How many households are there in Chouthiya?

There are 276 households in Chouthiya.

What is the literacy rate in Chouthiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chouthiya is 65.29%. Male literacy is 74.10% and female literacy is 55.83%.