Indian Village Directory

Chaura Village

Chaura is an inhabited village in Kapkot Sub-district of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 050526, the Census 2011 record lists 563 people in 124 households and the reported area is 624.5 hectares. The local references include Chaura Gram Panchayat, Kapkot CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bageshwar at about 43 km.

In short:

Chaura is a village in Kapkot Sub-district, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 050526 and 563 people in 124 households.

Village Code050526
Population563
Households124
Area624.5 hectares
Nearest TownBageshwar

Detailed village profile

Chaura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 563 people, 624.5 hectares of reported area and Bageshwar as the nearest town reference for Chaura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Bageshwar
Sub-district Kapkot
CD Block Kapkot
Gram Panchayat CHAURA
  • Chaura falls under Kapkot Sub-district in Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 050526.
  • The record lists 563 people living in 124 households.
  • The reported village area is 624.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bageshwar.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Chaura
Census Village Code
050526
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Bageshwar
District Census Code
063
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kapkot
Sub-district Census Code
00321
CD Block
Kapkot
Gram Panchayat
Chaura
Households
124
Population
563
Male Population
246
Female Population
317
Sex Ratio
1,288.62
Area
624.5 hectares
Area
6.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Bageshwar
Nearest Town Distance
43 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263632
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 90.15 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.54 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 71.4% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 28.06% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaura in the official administrative record. Census village code 050526, Chaura Gram Panchayat and Kapkot CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
063
Sub-district Census Code
00321
Village Census Code
050526
CD Block Code
0057
CD Block Name
Kapkot
Gram Panchayat Name
Chaura

Location and Distance

Bageshwar is the nearest town listed for Chaura, about 43 km away. Bageshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kapkot
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Bageshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
43 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bageshwar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
43 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
550 km
Nearest Town
Bageshwar
Distance from Nearest Town
43 km
Total Geographical Area
624.5 hectares
Area
6.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 563 people in 124 households, with 246 male residents and 317 female residents. The average household size is 4.54, and SC share is 71.4% and ST share is 28.06% for Chaura. Population density works out to about 90.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
124
Total Population
563
Male Population
246
Female Population
317
Sex Ratio
1,288.62
Average Household Size
4.54
SC Population
402
SC Male Population
174
SC Female Population
228
SC Population Share
71.4
ST Population
158
ST Male Population
71
ST Female Population
87
ST Population Share
28.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chaura include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chaura include self-help groups and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chaura is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chaura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi and net sown area is 98.28 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
410.82 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
93.73 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
98.28
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
98.28 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

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 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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
Union Bank of India 1 50%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 263632 Bageshwar Kapkot ** Kapkot Uttarakhand Ward No.6, Jajar, Bharari, Kapkot, Distt Bageshwar, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, 263632
Union Bank of India ATM 263632 Bageshwar Kapkot ** Kapkot Main Road Kapkot Branch Near Bdo Office, Hichori, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, 263632

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 Chaura village located?

Chaura is in Kapkot Sub-district of Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Chaura village in?

Chaura village is in Bageshwar district.

Which state is Chaura village in?

Chaura village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Chaura under?

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

What is the Census village code of Chaura?

The Census village code of Chaura is 050526.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chaura under?

Chaura is listed under CHAURA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kapkot.

What is the population of Chaura village?

The village record lists 563 people and 124 households for Chaura.

How many households are in Chaura village?

The village record lists 124 households for Chaura.

What is the male and female population of Chaura?

The record lists 246 male residents and 317 female residents for Chaura.

What is the sex ratio of Chaura village?

The sex ratio of Chaura is 1,288.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chaura village?

The reported geographical area of Chaura is 624.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Chaura village?

The approximate population density of Chaura is 90.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chaura?

The nearest town listed for Chaura is Bageshwar, about 43 km away.

How far is Chaura from the district headquarters?

Chaura is about 43 km from Bageshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chaura from the sub-district headquarters?

Chaura is about 22 km from Kapkot, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chaura?

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

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

For Chaura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi and net sown area is 98.28 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chaura. These records include 2 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.