Chaukiya

Chaukiya is a village located in Simri subdivision of Buxar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Simri (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Buxar. As per 2009 stats, Dhakaich is the gram panchayat of Chaukiya village.

Chaukiya has its own place in the vibrant Buxar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chaukiya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chaukiya is 247929. The village spans a total geographical area of 103 hectares. Dumraon is nearest town to Chaukiya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Chaukiya

Below is a concise population overview of Chaukiya as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,574 821 753
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 276 144 132
Scheduled Castes (SC) 80 43 37
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 55 26 29
Literate Population 901 561 340
Illiterate Population 673 260 413

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chaukiya village:

  • The total population of Chaukiya village is around 1,574, including approximately 821 males and 753 females, with a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 276 children aged 0–6 years in Chaukiya village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chaukiya village has 80 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 55 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chaukiya village is about 57.24%, with male literacy at 68.33% and female literacy at 45.15%.
  • There are around 280 households in Chaukiya village.

Connectivity of Chaukiya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chaukiya. As per the 2011 stats, Chaukiya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Chaukiya

Knowing the nearby villages of Chaukiya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chaukiya.

Basgitiya Majhwari Gautam Usmanpur Lakhrawan Dhakaich Barbatara Bhirgu Ashram Tiwari Gangauli Bilaspur Sabdalpur Bijalpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaukiya

Where is Chaukiya located?
Chaukiya village is situated in Simri Subdivision, within the Buxar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chaukiya?
The Gram Panchayat of Chaukiya is Dhakaich (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Chaukiya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chaukiya is 1,574, with 821 males and 753 females.
How many households are there in Chaukiya as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chaukiya village has a total of 280 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chaukiya as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chaukiya is 57.24%. The male literacy rate is 68.33%, while the female literacy rate is 45.15%.