Chauri - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Chauri is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Chawari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauri is 203164. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.44 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chauri 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 Zafrabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chauri

According to the 2011 Census, Chauri village had a total population of 1,564 people, including 775 males and 789 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.09%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 59.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 495.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Trilochan Mahdo, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Chauri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Chauri is about 20 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