Chaura - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Chaura is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaura is 185991. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.29 hectares and falls under the 273201 pincode.

Chaura is administered under an Urban Local Body.

Population of Chaura

According to the 2011 Census, Chaura village had a total population of 4,182 people, including 2,158 males and 2,024 females, living in 714 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.36%, with male literacy at 77.80% and female literacy at 58.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 442, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaura

Chaura 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 Chaura

The nearest railway station is Chauri Chaura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gorakhpur to Chaura is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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