Churara - Mauranipur, Jhansi

Churara is a village situated in the Mauranipur tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauranipur and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Churara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Churara is 152711. The village covers a total geographical area of 1368.12 hectares and falls under the 284204 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Churara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Churara

As per Census 2011, Churara village has a total population of 4,659 people, consisting of 2,467 males and 2,192 females. The village has 801 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 813 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,495 literate and 2,164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6592,4672,192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)813424389
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,300693607
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1046
Literate Population2,4951,559936
Illiterate Population2,1649081,256

Nearby Villages of Churara

Churara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaimariWest2.36 km
PanchampuraNorth-East3.04 km
MathupuraNorth-East3.24 km
DhakarwaraEast3.56 km
JawaharpuraSouth3.79 km
BiraSouth-West4.11 km
KailuaSouth-West4.22 km
SingarwaraNorth-West4.34 km
HarpuraNorth-East4.70 km
BaragaonNorth5.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Churara

Churara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mau Ranipur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhansi to Churara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Churara is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Churara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Churara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Churara

Where is Churara located?

Churara village is located in Mauranipur Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Churara?

Churara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Churara?

The pincode of Churara is 284204.

What is the population of Churara?

Churara has a total population of 4,659, including 2,467 males and 2,192 females.

How many households are there in Churara?

There are 801 households in Churara.

What is the literacy rate in Churara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Churara is 53.55%. Male literacy is 63.19% and female literacy is 42.70%.