Chourai - Lahar, Bhind

Chourai is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Akhdewa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chourai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chourai is 453602. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.82 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chourai

According to the 2011 Census, Chourai village had a total population of 1,304 people, including 725 males and 579 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 799 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.27%, with male literacy at 83.99% and female literacy at 61.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Chourai

Chourai 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 Chourai

Public transport in the Chourai is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Chourai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Chourai is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chourai

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

Health Facilities in Chourai

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

FAQs about Chourai