Chaura (चौरा) — Bhargama, Araria, Bihar

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LGD code: 221647
Pincode: 854334
Population: 343
Households: 62
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Sex ratio: 983 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 169

Census 2011 · in context

How Chaura compares

By population, Chaura ranks #51 of 67 villages in Bhargama mandal.

Literacy rate

54.5%

+14.0% vs mandal average

Chaura: 54.5%
Bhargama mandal: 40.5%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

983

+67 vs mandal average

Chaura: 983
Bhargama mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

5.5

+0.6 vs mandal average

Chaura: 5.5
Bhargama mandal: 4.9

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

Key facts — Chaura

LGD code: 221647
Pincode: 854334
Population (Census 2011): 343
Population (projected 2026): 404
Households: 62
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 983
Literacy rate: 54.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Samastipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalyanpur
Member of Parliament: Shambhavi Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Maheshwar Hazari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SWETA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Bhargama

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 Araria district level

Then & Now

Chaura — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

343

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

404

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

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: 343Census 2011
Households: 62Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 983 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4042026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 73

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria 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.

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What is the pincode of Chaura?

The pincode of Chaura, Bhargama mandal, Araria district, Bihar is 854334.

In which district is Chaura located?

Chaura is a village in Bhargama mandal of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Chaura as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chaura village has a population of 343 across 62 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chaura?

The current sarpanch of Chaura gram panchayat is SWETA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaura in?

Chaura falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #23) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chaura in?

Chaura falls under the Kalyanpur assembly constituency (AC #131) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Chaura?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chaura village is 54.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Chaura?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chaura village is 983 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaura?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chaura, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, 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 221647.

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

Chaura ranks 51 of 67 villages in Bhargama mandal by Census 2011 population (343 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 government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaura?

What is the LGD code of Chaura?

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

Chaura on the mapचौरा

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 government schemes are applicable for residents of Chaura?

What is the LGD code of Chaura?

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

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chaura — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

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