Chauti - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Chauti is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 73.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kushmore-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauti is 316137. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.86 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chauti

According to the 2011 Census, Chauti village had a total population of 1,682 people, including 867 males and 815 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.92%, with male literacy at 72.96% and female literacy at 64.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chauti

Chauti 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 Chauti

Chauti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Chauti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chauti is about 73.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauti

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

Health Facilities in Chauti

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

FAQs about Chauti