Chourai - Garhakota, Sagar

Chourai is a village situated in the Garhakota tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhakota and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Chourai (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chourai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chourai is 460999. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.63 hectares and falls under the 470232 pincode. Garhakota is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Chourai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chourai

According to the 2011 Census, Chourai village had a total population of 1,726 people, including 923 males and 803 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.19%, with male literacy at 79.05% and female literacy at 57.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Chourai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dangidhar, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garhakota to Chourai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Chourai is about 51 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 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