Chokdi - Chuda, Surendranagar

Chokdi is a village situated in the Chuda taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chuda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Surendranagar. Chokdi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chokdi is 512510. The village covers a total geographical area of 2763.99 hectares and falls under the 363410 pincode. Limbdi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Chokdi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Limbdi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surendranagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chokdi

According to the 2011 Census, Chokdi village had a total population of 6,207 people, including 3,180 males and 3,027 females, living in 1,320 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.22%, with male literacy at 81.20% and female literacy at 58.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,2073,1803,027
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743398345
Scheduled Castes (SC)238121117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population3,8372,2591,578
Illiterate Population2,3709211,449

Nearby Villages of Chokdi

Chokdi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Chokdi

Chokdi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Chokdi.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Limbdi to Chokdi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Surendranagar to Chokdi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chokdi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chokdi village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chokdi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chokdi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chokdi

Where is Chokdi located?

Chokdi village is located in Chuda Taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chokdi?

Chokdi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chokdi?

The pincode of Chokdi is 363410.

What is the population of Chokdi?

Chokdi had a total population of 6,207, including 3,180 males and 3,027 females.

How many households are there in Chokdi?

Chokdi had 1,320 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chokdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chokdi was 70.22%. Male literacy was 81.20% and female literacy was 58.84%.