Chauhata - Labpur, Birbhum

Chauhata is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 27.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauhata is 317465. The village covers a total geographical area of 772.95 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Ahmedpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chauhata

As per Census 2011, Chauhata village has a total population of 7,969 people, consisting of 4,032 males and 3,937 females. The village has 1,803 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,016 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,989 literate and 2,980 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,523 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chauhata

Chauhata 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 Chauhata

Chauhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmedpur to Chauhata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chauhata is about 27.1 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 Chauhata

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

Health Facilities in Chauhata

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

FAQs about Chauhata