Chouri - Pali, Umaria

Chouri is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 67 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Chaori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chouri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chouri is 468085. The village covers a total geographical area of 1673.47 hectares and falls under the 484001 pincode. Shahdol is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Chouri

According to the 2011 Census, Chouri village had a total population of 826 people, including 409 males and 417 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.11%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 57.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 630.

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

Nearby Villages of Chouri

Chouri 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 Chouri

Chouri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghunghuti, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahdol to Chouri is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Chouri is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chouri

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

Health Facilities in Chouri

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

FAQs about Chouri