Indian Village Directory

Mahal Chaura Village

Mahal Chaura is an inhabited village in Chaukhutiya Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 052017, the Census 2011 record lists 72 people in 14 households and the reported area is 77.43 hectares. The local references include Bais Okhlyu Gram Panchayat, Chaukhutiya CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranikhet at about 39 km.

In short:

Mahal Chaura is a village in Chaukhutiya Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 052017 and 72 people in 14 households.

Village Code052017
Population72
Households14
Area77.43 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet

Detailed village profile

Mahal Chaura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 72 people, 77.43 hectares of reported area and Ranikhet as the nearest town reference for Mahal Chaura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Almora
Sub-district Chaukhutiya
CD Block Chaukhutiya
Gram Panchayat BAIS OKHLYU
  • Mahal Chaura falls under Chaukhutiya Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 052017.
  • The record lists 72 people living in 14 households.
  • The reported village area is 77.43 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranikhet.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahal Chaura
Census Village Code
052017
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chaukhutiya
Sub-district Census Code
00326
CD Block
Chaukhutiya
Gram Panchayat
Bais Okhlyu
Households
14
Population
72
Male Population
29
Female Population
43
Sex Ratio
1,482.76
Area
77.43 hectares
Area
0.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Nearest Town Distance
39 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263656
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 92.99 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.14 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 50.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahal Chaura in the official administrative record. Census village code 052017, Bais Okhlyu Gram Panchayat and Chaukhutiya CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00326
Village Census Code
052017
CD Block Code
0061
CD Block Name
Chaukhutiya
Gram Panchayat Name
Bais Okhlyu

Location and Distance

Ranikhet is the nearest town listed for Mahal Chaura, about 39 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 125 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chaukhutiya
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
125 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
39 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
455 km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Town
39 km
Total Geographical Area
77.43 hectares
Area
0.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 72 people in 14 households, with 29 male residents and 43 female residents. The average household size is 5.14, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Mahal Chaura. Population density works out to about 92.99 people per sq km.

Total Households
14
Total Population
72
Male Population
29
Female Population
43
Sex Ratio
1,482.76
Average Household Size
5.14
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahal Chaura list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahal Chaura include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.56 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Mahal Chaura.

National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mahal Chaura include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahal Chaura is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mahal Chaura show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 16.09 hectares and irrigated land is 8.09 hectares (50.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
60.02
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.76 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.09
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
8.09
Canals Area In Hectares
8.09 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahal Chaura

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 2 50%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 263656 Almora Chaukhutiya Ganai Ramnagar Road, Ganai Chandikhet Market, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263656
Punjab National Bank ATM 263656 Almora Chaukhutiya Ganai Badrinath Road Badrinath Road Chaujhutia, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263656
State Bank of India ATM 263656 Almora Chaukhutiya Rampur Uttrakhand Rampur, Teh.chaukhutia, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263656
Bank of Baroda ATM 263656 Almora Chaukhutiya Jaurasi Range Range Jaurasi, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263656

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mahal Chaura village located?

Mahal Chaura is in Chaukhutiya Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Mahal Chaura village in?

Mahal Chaura village is in Almora district.

Which state is Mahal Chaura village in?

Mahal Chaura village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Mahal Chaura under?

Mahal Chaura comes under Chaukhutiya Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahal Chaura?

The Census village code of Mahal Chaura is 052017.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mahal Chaura under?

Mahal Chaura is listed under BAIS OKHLYU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chaukhutiya.

What is the population of Mahal Chaura village?

The village record lists 72 people and 14 households for Mahal Chaura.

How many households are in Mahal Chaura village?

The village record lists 14 households for Mahal Chaura.

What is the male and female population of Mahal Chaura?

The record lists 29 male residents and 43 female residents for Mahal Chaura.

What is the sex ratio of Mahal Chaura village?

The sex ratio of Mahal Chaura is 1,482.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahal Chaura village?

The reported geographical area of Mahal Chaura is 77.43 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahal Chaura village?

The approximate population density of Mahal Chaura is 92.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahal Chaura?

The nearest town listed for Mahal Chaura is Ranikhet, about 39 km away.

How far is Mahal Chaura from the district headquarters?

Mahal Chaura is about 125 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahal Chaura from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahal Chaura is about 16 km from Chaukhutiya, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahal Chaura?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mahal Chaura.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Mahal Chaura?

For Mahal Chaura, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 16.09 hectares and irrigated land is 8.09 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mahal Chaura?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahal Chaura. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.