Churia - Salempur, Deoria

Churia is a village situated in the Salempur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salempur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Churia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Churia is 191598. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.91 hectares and falls under the 274304 pincode.

Churia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Salempur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Churia

According to the 2011 Census, Churia village had a total population of 6,072 people, including 2,972 males and 3,100 females, living in 931 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.65%, with male literacy at 76.44% and female literacy at 53.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 893, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,0722,9723,100
Child Population (0–6 yrs)938476462
Scheduled Castes (SC)893455438
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1497475
Literate Population3,3191,9081,411
Illiterate Population2,7531,0641,689

Nearby Villages of Churia

Churia 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)
ManakpurNorth-East0.88 km
KarchoNorth-West1.08 km
NadouliWest1.23 km
SirkarpurNorth1.56 km
GoharuaNorth-East1.73 km
HataNorth-West2.03 km
BaluaSouth-East2.09 km
MeharounaNorth-West2.51 km
SareaNorth-East2.55 km
KhemadeiNorth-West2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Churia

Churia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lar Road, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoria to Churia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Churia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Churia

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

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

FAQs about Churia

Where is Churia located?

Churia village is located in Salempur Tehsil, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Churia?

Churia is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Churia?

The pincode of Churia is 274304.

What is the population of Churia?

Churia had a total population of 6,072, including 2,972 males and 3,100 females.

How many households are there in Churia?

Churia had 931 households.

What is the literacy rate in Churia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Churia was 64.65%. Male literacy was 76.44% and female literacy was 53.49%.