Chaumukha - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Chaumukha is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Chaumukha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaumukha is 184612. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.45 hectares and falls under the 273151 pincode. Ghughuli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chaumukha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Paniyara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaumukha

As per Census 2011, Chaumukha village has a total population of 6,029 people, consisting of 3,038 males and 2,991 females. The village has 937 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 925 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,351 literate and 2,678 illiterate residents. Additionally, 487 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaumukha

Chaumukha 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 Chaumukha

Chaumukha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khushal Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghughuli to Chaumukha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Chaumukha is about 33 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 Chaumukha

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

Health Facilities in Chaumukha

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

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