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

As per Census 2011, Chouri village has a total population of 826 people, consisting of 409 males and 417 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 512 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 630 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population826409417
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1064462
Scheduled Castes (SC)1054956
Scheduled Tribes (ST)630313317
Literate Population512309203
Illiterate Population314100214

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MadhiNorth-East3.13 km
Dhup KhadaSouth3.54 km
BaradadharNorth-West3.81 km
KhamhaWest4.20 km
GajwahiNorth5.13 km
GodaruSouth-East5.71 km
ChirkiWest5.86 km
SakariyaEast5.93 km
BochkiNorth-East6.10 km
MehraudaNorth-East7.63 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Chouri

Where is Chouri located?

Chouri village is located in Pali Tehsil, Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chouri?

The Gram Panchayat of Chouri is Chaori.

What is the pincode of Chouri?

The pincode of Chouri is 484001.

What is the population of Chouri?

Chouri has a total population of 826, including 409 males and 417 females.

How many households are there in Chouri?

There are 222 households in Chouri.

What is the literacy rate in Chouri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chouri is 61.99%. Male literacy is 75.55% and female literacy is 48.68%.