Chaura (चौरा) — Pathargama, Godda, Jharkhand

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

mukesh kumar choudhary

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LGD code: 356845
Pincode: 814147
Population: 1,196
Households: 177
Literacy rate: 29.6%
Sex ratio: 889 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 502

Census 2011 · in context

How Chaura compares

By population, Chaura ranks #30 of 195 villages in Pathargama mandal.

Literacy rate

29.6%

−20.9% vs mandal average

Chaura: 29.6%
Pathargama mandal: 50.5%
Godda district: 46.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

889

−46 vs mandal average

Chaura: 889
Pathargama mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

6.8

+1.7 vs mandal average

Chaura: 6.8
Pathargama mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Chaura

LGD code: 356845
Pincode: 814147
Population (Census 2011): 1,196
Population (projected 2026): 1,410
Households: 177
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 889
Literacy rate: 29.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jama
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: mukesh kumar choudhary
Block / Mandal: Pathargama
Nearest railway station: Panjwara Road (50.5 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Godda district level

Then & Now

Chaura — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,196

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,410

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

177

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

209

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,196Census 2011
Households: 177Census 2011
Literacy rate: 29.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 889 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4102026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 209

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Godda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Godda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Godda district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Chaura on the mapचौरा

Centred on Pathargama mandal

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Notable places near Chaura · Godda district area

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Railway· 5

Transport

Railway · station
Panjwara Road
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Railway · halt
Kakwara Halt
📍 54.4 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Telia
📍 55.0 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Barahat Junction
📍 55.2 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Punsia
📍 58.9 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Chaura?

The pincode of Chaura, Pathargama mandal, Godda district, Jharkhand is 814147.

In which district is Chaura located?

Chaura is a village in Pathargama mandal of Godda district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Chaura as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chaura village has a population of 1,196 across 177 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chaura?

The current sarpanch of Chaura gram panchayat is mukesh kumar choudhary.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaura in?

Chaura falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaura in?

Chaura falls under the Jama assembly constituency (AC #11) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Chaura?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chaura village is 29.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Chaura?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chaura village is 889 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Chaura?

The nearest railway station to Chaura is Panjwara Road (~50.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaura?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chaura, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Chaura?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chaura village is 356845.

How big is Chaura compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Chaura ranks 30 of 195 villages in Pathargama mandal by Census 2011 population (1,196 residents).

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In which district is Chaura located?

What is the population of Chaura as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chaura?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaura in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaura in?

What is the literacy rate in Chaura?

What is the sex ratio in Chaura?

What is the nearest railway station to Chaura?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaura?

What is the LGD code of Chaura?

How big is Chaura compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Chaura on the mapचौरा

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Chaura

What is the pincode of Chaura?

In which district is Chaura located?

What is the population of Chaura as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chaura?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaura in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaura in?

What is the literacy rate in Chaura?

What is the sex ratio in Chaura?

What is the nearest railway station to Chaura?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaura?

What is the LGD code of Chaura?

How big is Chaura compared to other villages in Pathargama mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chaura — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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