Choraba - Majhauli, Sidhi

Choraba is a village situated in the Majhauli tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majhauli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Dewai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Choraba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Choraba is 503103. The village covers a total geographical area of 469.01 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Choraba

As per Census 2011, Choraba village has a total population of 1,100 people, consisting of 543 males and 557 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 574 literate and 526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 766 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,100543557
Child Population (0–6 yrs)213112101
Scheduled Castes (SC)502723
Scheduled Tribes (ST)766372394
Literate Population574316258
Illiterate Population526227299

Nearby Villages of Choraba

Choraba 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)
DewaiSouth-East1.73 km
AtrailaSouth-East1.84 km
LamipatiSouth-West2.12 km
MedraWest2.30 km
BanjariSouth-West2.36 km
MudheriyaEast2.56 km
ChhuhiNorth-West2.60 km
GangeiEast3.15 km
DangaSouth3.33 km
PipradhEast3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Choraba

Choraba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanchanpur Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Choraba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Choraba is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Choraba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Choraba

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

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

FAQs about Choraba

Where is Choraba located?

Choraba village is located in Majhauli Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Choraba?

The Gram Panchayat of Choraba is Dewai.

What is the pincode of Choraba?

The pincode of Choraba is 486666.

What is the population of Choraba?

Choraba has a total population of 1,100, including 543 males and 557 females.

How many households are there in Choraba?

There are 197 households in Choraba.

What is the literacy rate in Choraba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Choraba is 52.18%. Male literacy is 58.20% and female literacy is 46.32%.