Indian Village Directory

Chaura Village

Chaura is an inhabited village in Gangolihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 049963, the Census 2011 record lists 230 people in 56 households and the reported area is 68.91 hectares. The local references include Chaura Golthi Gram Panchayat, Gangolihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pithoragarh at about 117 km.

In short:

Chaura is a village in Gangolihat Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 049963 and 230 people in 56 households.

Village Code049963
Population230
Households56
Area68.91 hectares
Nearest TownPithoragarh

Detailed village profile

Chaura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 230 people, 68.91 hectares of reported area and Pithoragarh as the nearest town reference for Chaura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Sub-district Gangolihat
CD Block Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat CHAURA GOLTHI
  • Chaura falls under Gangolihat Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 049963.
  • The record lists 230 people living in 56 households.
  • The reported village area is 68.91 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pithoragarh.
  • 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
Chaura
Census Village Code
049963
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gangolihat
Sub-district Census Code
00319
CD Block
Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat
Chaura Golthi
Households
56
Population
230
Male Population
106
Female Population
124
Sex Ratio
1,169.81
Area
68.91 hectares
Area
0.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Nearest Town Distance
117 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262522
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 333.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.11 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 50% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 11.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaura in the official administrative record. Census village code 049963, Chaura Golthi Gram Panchayat and Gangolihat CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00319
Village Census Code
049963
CD Block Code
0054
CD Block Name
Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat Name
Chaura Golthi

Location and Distance

Pithoragarh is the nearest town listed for Chaura, about 117 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 117 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gangolihat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
117 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
117 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
630 km
Nearest Town
Pithoragarh
Distance from Nearest Town
117 km
Total Geographical Area
68.91 hectares
Area
0.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 230 people in 56 households, with 106 male residents and 124 female residents. The average household size is 4.11, and SC share is 50% and ST share is 0% for Chaura. Population density works out to about 333.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
56
Total Population
230
Male Population
106
Female Population
124
Sex Ratio
1,169.81
Average Household Size
4.11
SC Population
115
SC Male Population
54
SC Female Population
61
SC Population Share
50
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for 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 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
0.38 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chaura is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 8 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chaura show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 28.2 hectares and irrigated land is 3.2 hectares (11.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Forest Area In Hectares
2.38 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.67
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
37.28 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
28.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.2
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
3.2 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 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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 1 100%

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
Union Bank of India ATM 262522 Pithoragarh Gangolihat Hat Gic Road Hat (Goangolihat) Branch Hat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262522

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 Gangolihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Chaura village in?

Chaura village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Chaura village in?

Chaura village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Chaura under?

Chaura comes under Gangolihat 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 049963.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chaura under?

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

What is the population of Chaura village?

The village record lists 230 people and 56 households for Chaura.

How many households are in Chaura village?

The village record lists 56 households for Chaura.

What is the male and female population of Chaura?

The record lists 106 male residents and 124 female residents for Chaura.

What is the sex ratio of Chaura village?

The sex ratio of Chaura is 1,169.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chaura village?

The reported geographical area of Chaura is 68.91 hectares.

What is the population density of Chaura village?

The approximate population density of Chaura is 333.77 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 Pithoragarh, about 117 km away.

How far is Chaura from the district headquarters?

Chaura is about 117 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chaura from the sub-district headquarters?

Chaura is about 28 km from Gangolihat, 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 for Chaura.

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

For Chaura, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 28.2 hectares and irrigated land is 3.2 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chaura. These records include 1 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.