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

As per Census 2011, Chauri village has a total population of 1,621 people, consisting of 829 males and 792 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 843 literate and 778 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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