Chauki

Chauki is a village located in Dhatwal tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 45km away from district headquarter Bijhri. Bijhri is the sub-district headquarter of Chauki village. As per 2009 stats, Baragran is the gram panchayat of Chauki village.

Here you can discover what makes Chauki unique in its vibrant Dhatwal-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Chauki’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chauki

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chauki is 017754. The village spans a total geographical area of 87.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176049. Bhota is nearest town to Chauki village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chauki village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Barsar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chauki

Population of Chauki

According to the 2011 Census, Chauki has a total population of about 306, with approximately 137 males and 169 females. The sex ratio is around 1233 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 222 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.05%, with male literacy at about 86.86% and female literacy near 76.33%. There are around 76 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chauki's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chauki

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

Nearby Villages of Chauki

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chauki