Chauda - Kosya Kutauli, Nainital
Chauda is a village situated in the Kosya Kutauli tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kosya Kutauli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Jogyani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauda is 054514. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.84 hectares and falls under the 263134 pincode. Bhowali is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.
Chauda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Chauda
According to the 2011 Census, Chauda village had a total population of 63 people, including 31 males and 32 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.91%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 77.78%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63 | 31 | 32 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 45 | 24 | 21 |
| Illiterate Population | 18 | 7 | 11 |
Nearby Villages of Chauda
Chauda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chauda
Chauda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhowali to Chauda is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Chauda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chauda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chauda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Chauda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chauda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chauda
Where is Chauda located?
Chauda village is located in Kosya Kutauli Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Chauda?
The Gram Panchayat of Chauda is Jogyani.
What is the pincode of Chauda?
The pincode of Chauda is 263134.
What is the population of Chauda?
Chauda had a total population of 63, including 31 males and 32 females.
How many households are there in Chauda?
Chauda had 11 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chauda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chauda was 84.91%. Male literacy was 92.31% and female literacy was 77.78%.