Chhataura - Colonelganj, Gonda

Chhataura is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Chhataura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhataura is 174851. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.58 hectares and falls under the 271502 pincode. Colonelganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Chhataura 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 Chhataura

According to the 2011 Census, Chhataura village had a total population of 1,991 people, including 1,042 males and 949 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.44%, with male literacy at 75.95% and female literacy at 47.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 426.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhataura

Chhataura 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 Chhataura

Chhataura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Colonelganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Colonelganj to Chhataura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Chhataura is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhataura

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

Health Facilities in Chhataura

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

FAQs about Chhataura