Chaura is an inhabited village in Jakholi* Sub-district of Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 042653, the Census 2011 record lists 496 people in 112 households and the reported area is 98.75 hectares. The local references include Chaura Gram Panchayat, Jakholi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rudraprayag at about 43 km.
In short:
Chaura is a village in Jakholi* Sub-district, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 042653 and 496 people in 112 households.
Village Code042653
Population496
Households112
Area98.75 hectares
Nearest TownRudraprayag
Detailed village profile
Chaura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 496 people, 98.75 hectares of reported area and Rudraprayag as the nearest town reference for Chaura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chaura falls under Jakholi* Sub-district in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 042653.
The record lists 496 people living in 112 households.
The reported village area is 98.75 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Rudraprayag.
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
042653
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Rudraprayag
District Census Code
058
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jakholi*
Sub-district Census Code
00292
CD Block
Jakholi
Gram Panchayat
Chaura
Households
112
Population
496
Male Population
223
Female Population
273
Sex Ratio
1,224.22
Area
98.75 hectares
Area
0.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Rudraprayag
Nearest Town Distance
43 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246141
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 Density502.28 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.43 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share46.77%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share29.2%
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 042653, Chaura Gram Panchayat and Jakholi CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
058
Sub-district Census Code
00292
Village Census Code
042653
CD Block Code
0018
CD Block Name
Jakholi
Gram Panchayat Name
Chaura
Location and Distance
Rudraprayag is the nearest town listed for Chaura, about 43 km away. Rudraprayag 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
Jakholi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Rudraprayag
Distance from District Headquarter
43 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rudraprayag
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
43 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
218 km
Nearest Town
Rudraprayag
Distance from Nearest Town
43 km
Total Geographical Area
98.75 hectares
Area
0.99 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 496 people in 112 households, with 223 male residents and 273 female residents. The average household size is 4.43, and SC share is 46.77% and ST share is 0% for Chaura. Population density works out to about 502.28 people per sq km.
Total Households
112
Total Population
496
Male Population
223
Female Population
273
Sex Ratio
1,224.22
Average Household Size
4.43
SC Population
232
SC Male Population
110
SC Female Population
122
SC Population Share
46.77
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chaura list 1 private primary school and 1 government middle 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chaura. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chaura include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chaura include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for 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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chaura is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chaura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 56.19 hectares and irrigated land is 16.4 hectares (29.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
3.07 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
38.93
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.56 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
56.19
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
39.79 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.4
Canals Area In Hectares
16.4 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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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
5–10 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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State 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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
246141
Rudraprayag
Jakholi*
Jakholi
Uttarakhand Jakholi Village Br.teh-Deoprayag, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, 246141
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 Jakholi* Sub-district of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Chaura village in?
Chaura village is in Rudraprayag district.
Which state is Chaura village in?
Chaura village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Chaura under?
Chaura comes under Jakholi* 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 042653.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chaura under?
Chaura is listed under CHAURA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jakholi.
What is the population of Chaura village?
The village record lists 496 people and 112 households for Chaura.
How many households are in Chaura village?
The village record lists 112 households for Chaura.
What is the male and female population of Chaura?
The record lists 223 male residents and 273 female residents for Chaura.
What is the sex ratio of Chaura village?
The sex ratio of Chaura is 1,224.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chaura village?
The reported geographical area of Chaura is 98.75 hectares.
What is the population density of Chaura village?
The approximate population density of Chaura is 502.28 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 Rudraprayag, about 43 km away.
How far is Chaura from the district headquarters?
Chaura is about 43 km from Rudraprayag, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chaura from the sub-district headquarters?
Chaura is about 8 km from Jakholi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chaura?
The village facility record lists 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Chaura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chaura?
For Chaura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 56.19 hectares and irrigated land is 16.4 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.