Chaura

Chaura is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 117km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Chauda is the gram panchayat of Chaura village.

Here you can discover what makes Chaura unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Chaura’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 Chaura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chaura is 049963. The village spans a total geographical area of 68.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262522. Pithoragarh is nearest town to Chaura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 117km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chaura 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 Chaura

Population of Chaura

According to the 2011 Census, Chaura has a total population of about 230, with approximately 106 males and 124 females. The sex ratio is around 1169 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 31 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 115 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.43%, with male literacy at about 72.64% and female literacy near 50.00%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chaura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chaura

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

Nearby Villages of Chaura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaura