Chaura

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RAJMATI SINGH

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LGD code: 503913
Pincode: 486889
Population: 992
Households: 193
Literacy rate: 51.9%
Sex ratio: 911 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 419
Distance to district centre: 78 km
Distance to mandal centre: 68 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chaura compares

By population, Chaura ranks #60 of 85 villages in Mada mandal.

Literacy rate

51.9%

+6.2% vs mandal average

Chaura: 51.9%
Mada mandal: 45.7%
Singrauli district: 49.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

911

−40 vs mandal average

Chaura: 911
Mada mandal: 951

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.4 vs mandal average

Chaura: 5.1
Mada mandal: 4.7

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

Key facts — Chaura

LGD code: 503913
Pincode: 486889
Population (Census 2011): 992
Population (projected 2026): 1,170
Households: 193
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 911
Literacy rate: 51.9%
Coordinates: 24.43571°N, 80.99936°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Sidhi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhauhani
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Mishra
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kunwar Singh Tekam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RAJMATI SINGH
Block / Mandal: Mada

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 Singrauli district level

Then & Now

Chaura — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

992

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,170

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

193

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

228

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: 992Census 2011
Households: 193Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 911 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1702026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 228

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Singrauli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Singrauli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Singrauli 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

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Notable places near Chaura · Mada mandal area

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Hospital
Sannausi Hospital
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How to reach Chaura

Mandal centre

Mada · ≈ 68 km

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District centre

Singrauli · ≈ 78 km

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Nearest town · 10,251 people

Gahira · ≈ 54 km

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What is the pincode of Chaura?

The pincode of Chaura, Mada mandal, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh is 486889.

In which district is Chaura located?

Chaura is a village in Mada mandal of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Chaura as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chaura village has a population of 992 across 193 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chaura?

The current sarpanch of Chaura gram panchayat is RAJMATI SINGH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaura in?

Chaura falls under the Sidhi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaura in?

Chaura falls under the Dhauhani assembly constituency (AC #82) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Chaura?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chaura village is 51.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Chaura?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chaura village is 911 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Chaura?

The nearest health facility to Chaura is Sannausi Hospital (~71.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaura?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chaura, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Chaura from Singrauli district centre?

Chaura is approximately 78 km (straight-line) from the centre of Singrauli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Chaura?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chaura village is 503913.

Which is the nearest town to Chaura?

Gahira (population 10,251, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 54 km from Chaura in a straight line.

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

Chaura ranks 60 of 85 villages in Mada mandal by Census 2011 population (992 residents).

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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 health centre to Chaura?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaura?

How far is Chaura from Singrauli district centre?

What is the LGD code of Chaura?

Which is the nearest town to Chaura?

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

Chaura on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

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 health centre to Chaura?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaura?

How far is Chaura from Singrauli district centre?

What is the LGD code of Chaura?

Which is the nearest town to Chaura?

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

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chaura — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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