Chauri - Colonelganj, Gonda

Chauri is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonel Ganj and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Chauri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauri is 174899. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.04 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Colonel Ganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Chauri

According to the 2011 Census, Chauri village had a total population of 1,621 people, including 829 males and 792 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.44%, with male literacy at 75.44% and female literacy at 48.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Chauri

Chauri 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 Chauri

Chauri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Maijapur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonel Ganj to Chauri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Chauri is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauri

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

Health Facilities in Chauri

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

FAQs about Chauri