Cheraut, or Charaut, is a town and the administrative center of Choraut Block, Sitamarhi District, Bihar, India. It is near India's northern border with Nepal, approximately 30 kilometres east of the district capital Sitamarhi. With a population of 35,976 in 2011, it is the most populous settlement within Choraut Block.[1]

Cheraut
Town
Cheraut is located in Bihar
Cheraut
Cheraut
Cheraut is located in India
Cheraut
Cheraut
Coordinates: 26°32′02″N 85°47′38″E / 26.53389°N 85.79389°E / 26.53389; 85.79389
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictSitamarhi
SubdivisionCharaut
Government
 • TypeSarpanch
Area
 • Total
24.35 km2 (9.40 sq mi)
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
35,976
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • CommonHindi, Maithili
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
843819
STD code06226
Vehicle registrationBR-30

Geography

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Cheraut is situated along the National Highway 527C. The town has a total area of 2435 hectares.

Demographics

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As of 2011, there were 8,342 households in Cheraut. 52.56% of the population were male and 47.44% of the population were female. The overall literacy rate was 46.30%, with 54.43% of the male residents and 37.29% of the female residents being literate.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.