Chaura - Huzur, Rewa

Chaura is a village situated in the Huzur tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Huzur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Chaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaura is 467127. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 486446 pincode. Rewa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chaura

As per Census 2011, Chaura village has a total population of 1,888 people, consisting of 1,002 males and 886 females. The village has 455 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,227 literate and 661 illiterate residents. Additionally, 516 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 151 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,8881,002886
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253134119
Scheduled Castes (SC)516268248
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1518368
Literate Population1,227737490
Illiterate Population661265396

Nearby Villages of Chaura

Chaura 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)
SonauriNorth-West1.19 km
MakarwatNorth-West2.03 km
RahatSouth2.11 km
BarakotharSouth-West2.54 km
BeerkhamNorth-East2.88 km
Mahidal KalanWest3.67 km
Mahidal KhurdWest4.00 km
PathargadhiSouth4.05 km
BhalwarNorth-West4.15 km
BamhoriSouth-East4.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chaura

Chaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turki Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rewa to Chaura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaura

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

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

Health Facilities in Chaura

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

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

FAQs about Chaura

Where is Chaura located?

Chaura village is located in Huzur Tehsil, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaura?

Chaura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chaura?

The pincode of Chaura is 486446.

What is the population of Chaura?

Chaura has a total population of 1,888, including 1,002 males and 886 females.

How many households are there in Chaura?

There are 455 households in Chaura.

What is the literacy rate in Chaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaura is 64.99%. Male literacy is 73.55% and female literacy is 55.30%.