Chauna

Chauna is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 135km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Chona is the gram panchayat of Chauna village.

Here you can discover what makes Chauna unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Chauna’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chauna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chauna is 049976. The village spans a total geographical area of 83.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262522. Pithoragarh is nearest town to Chauna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 135km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chauna village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chauna

Population of Chauna

According to the 2011 Census, Chauna has a total population of about 302, with approximately 137 males and 165 females. The sex ratio is around 1204 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 49 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.94%, with male literacy at about 63.50% and female literacy near 55.15%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chauna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chauna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chauna. As per the 2011 stats, Chauna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chauna

Knowing the nearby villages of Chauna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chauna.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chauna