Choura village, Chakisain tehsil | Pincode 246130

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LGD code: 46513
Pincode: 246130
Post office: Chakisain (B)
Population: 320
Households: 78
Literacy rate: 59.1%
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 164
Distance to district centre: 24 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 96 km
Distance to Delhi: 244 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 65 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Chipalghat · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Choura compares

By population, Choura ranks #44 of 115 villages in Chakisain mandal.

Literacy rate

59.1%

−0.2% vs mandal average

Choura: 59.1%
Chakisain mandal: 59.3%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

905

−306 vs mandal average

Choura: 905
Chakisain mandal: 1,211

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.8 vs mandal average

Choura: 4.1
Chakisain mandal: 4.9

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

Choura at a glance

Choura is a village of 320 people in 78 households (Census 2011) in Chakisain tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 44th-largest of 115 villages in Chakisain tehsil. Literacy is 59%, about the same as the tehsil average of 59% and the sex ratio is 905 women per 1,000 men. It lies 24 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 22 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 65 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246130, served by Chakisain (B) post office; the LGD village code is 46513. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Chipalghat, 9 km away. The village votes in Srinagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat. The population is estimated at 377 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Choura · this village	320	59%	—
Dohra · Nanakmatta	4,478	69%	0 km N
Chopra · Chakisain	443	62%	0 km N
Dobra · Chakisain	114	59%	0 km N
Dobri · Chakisain	122	60%	0 km N
Rokhra · Chakisain	160	55%	0 km N
Dang · Chakisain	215	81%	0.3 km W

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Key facts — Choura

LGD code: 46513
Pincode: 246130
Post office: Chakisain (B)
Population (Census 2011): 320
Population (projected 2026): 377
Households: 78
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 905
Literacy rate: 59.1%
Coordinates: 30.14542°N, 79.00987°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Srinagar
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Chakisain

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 Pauri Garhwal district level

Then & Now

Choura — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

320

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

377

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

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: 320Census 2011
Households: 78Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 905 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3772026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 922026 projection
Active job cards: 79,910MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,438MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pauri Garhwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal 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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Getting there

How to reach Choura

Mandal centre

Chakisain · ≈ 4.2 km

≈ 9 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 24 km

≈ 49 min by car · 58 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 22 km

≈ 46 min by car · 55 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun96 kmcapital
Delhi244 km
Kolkata1255 km
Mumbai1377 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara65 km
Bus stopKalina (soad)18 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Chipalghat9 km
ATM / bankPolytechnic SBI ATM25 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum20 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry10 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station16 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Choura

3 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Shiv Temple Group, PaithaniTemple2.2 km ↗
🛕Tarakund Shiva TempleTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Dondiyo Kalinka TempleTemple4.2 km ↗

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People often ask about Choura

What is the pincode of Choura?

The pincode of Choura, Chakisain tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246130. The post office is Chakisain (B).

Which post office delivers to Choura?

Mail for Choura is delivered through Chakisain (B) post office, pincode 246130, in Chakisain tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Choura located?

Choura is a village in Chakisain tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Choura as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Choura village has a population of 320 across 78 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Choura in?

Choura falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Choura in?

Choura falls under the Srinagar assembly constituency (AC #38) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Choura?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Choura village is 59.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Choura?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Choura village is 905 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Choura?

12 schemes currently match residents of Choura, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Choura from Pauri Garhwal district centre?

Choura is approximately 24 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pauri Garhwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Choura?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Choura village is 46513.

Which is the nearest town to Choura?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 22 km from Choura in a straight line.

How big is Choura compared to other villages in Chakisain tehsil?

Choura ranks 44 of 115 villages in Chakisain tehsil by Census 2011 population (320 residents).

How far is Choura from Dehradun?

Choura is about 96 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 125 km.

How far is Choura from Delhi?

Choura is about 244 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 317 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Choura?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Choura, about 65 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 84 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Choura?

Kalina (soad) is the nearest bus stop to Choura, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Choura?

Government Hospital, Chipalghat is the nearest hospital or health centre to Choura, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Choura?

Polytechnic SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Choura, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Choura?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Choura, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Choura?

Choura falls under Srinagar assembly constituency (AC 38). The sitting MLA is Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Choura?

Choura is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Choura in 2026?

Choura is estimated at 377 people in 2026, up about 18% from 320 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Choura in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Choura in Pauri Garhwal district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)