Chauma - Nauganwa, Alwar

Chauma is a village situated in the Nauganwa tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from Ramgarh and around 34 km from Alwar. Chauma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauma is 072632. The village covers a total geographical area of 635 hectares and falls under the 301025 pincode. Alwar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Chauma

According to the 2011 Census, Chauma village had a total population of 3,399 people, including 1,791 males and 1,608 females, living in 578 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.24%, with male literacy at 81.67% and female literacy at 51.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Chauma

Chauma 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 Chauma

Chauma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jadoli Ka Bas, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alwar to Chauma is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauma

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

Health Facilities in Chauma

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

FAQs about Chauma