# Chaurai Khas, Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) – Town Population

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Town · Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh 

# Chaurai Khas

Chaurai Khas is a town in Chaurai sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh (municipality). The 2011 Census counted **12,956 people** in 2,742 households. Literacy was 85.7%.

- 12,956people (2011)
- 2,742households
- 85.7%literacy
- 15census wards

## Population of Chaurai Khas

■ Chaurai Khas · ■ Chhindwara urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****85.7%**

**85.7%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****971**

**956

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****892**

**950

Working population ****33.6%**

**34.5%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Chaurai Khas

Of every 100 households in Chaurai Khas in 2011, 90 had electricity, 66 a toilet at home and 44 cooked with LPG; 59 had a mobile phone, 31 a two-wheeler and 4 a car.

■ Chaurai Khas · ■ Chhindwara urban average

Electricity for lighting ****90%**

**92%

Toilet within the home ****66%**

**66%

No toilet (open defecation) ****34%**

**30%

Tap water ****71%**

**78%

Drinking water within premises ****53%**

**50%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****44%**

**52%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****52%**

**40%

Use banking services ****68%**

**67%

Television ****55%**

**65%

Mobile phone ****59%**

**58%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**3%

Two-wheeler ****31%**

**34%

Car / jeep / van ****4%**

**5%

None of these assets ****21%**

**18%

Own their home ****73%**

**68%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Chaurai Khas work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 2,636 (61%) · **■** Household industry 135 (3%) · **■** Farming 887 (20%) · **■** Marginal 690 (16%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Chaurai Khas changed?

From 5,577 in 1981 to 12,956 in 2011.

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Chaurai Khas in numbers and road distances

- Density9,890 per km²
- Growth 2001–201113.7%
- Annual rainfall1,062 mm
- Temperature range7 °C to 34 °C

### Road distances

- Bhopal (state capital)308 km by road
- Chhindwara (district HQ)33 km by road
- Chhindwara (city of 1 lakh+)33 km by road
- Jabalpur (city of 5 lakh+)160 km by road
- Karakoh (railway station)2 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Chaurai Khas

### Civic services

- Pucca roads14 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets1,648
- Water storage900 kl
- Electricity — homes1,932
- Electricity — industry19

### Hospitals

- ●Dispensaries1 · 44 beds · 3 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt · 11 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt · 2 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2
- Private banks1
- Co-operative banks1

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Chaurai Khas

- Banks7 in Chaurai Khas
- ATMs1 in Chaurai Khas
- Schools1 in Chaurai Khas
- Pharmacies1 in Chaurai Khas
- Dental clinics1 in Chaurai Khas

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Chaurai Khas ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-1/) 967 230 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-2/) 980 218 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-3/) 736 146 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-4/) 705 155 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-5/) 694 143 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-6/) 765 175 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-7/) 702 125 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-8/) 1,014 190 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-9/) 746 165 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-10/) 722 135 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-11/) 615 142 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-12/) 1,040 225 

[Ward 13](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-13/) 849 170 

[Ward 14](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-14/) 1,089 234 

[Ward 15](https://wherepedia.org/india/madhya-pradesh/chhindwara/chaurai/chaurai-khas/ward-15/) 1,332 289 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Chaurai Khas

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) · Nagpur109 km
- Gondia Airport (GDB) · Gondia122 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 05:28) and shortest in Dec (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 06:44, sunset around 17:31).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Chaurai Khas?12,956 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Chaurai Khas in?Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh
- What was the population of Chaurai Khas in 1981?5,577
- How many wards does Chaurai Khas have?15 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Chaurai Khas?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Chaurai Khas?Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG), about 109 km in a straight line