Chhataura - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Chhataura is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Chhataura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhataura is 200577. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.86 hectares and falls under the 222139 pincode. Jounpur is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Jaunpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chhataura

As per Census 2011, Chhataura village has a total population of 1,430 people, consisting of 699 males and 731 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 908 literate and 522 illiterate residents. Additionally, 386 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Manikalan Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jounpur to Chhataura is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Chhataura is about 19 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 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