Chowki

Chowki is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 76km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Chowki village. As per 2009 stats, Dareen is the gram panchayat of Chowki village.

Here you can discover what makes Chowki unique in its vibrant Jawalamukhi-Kangra region. You’ll see Chowki’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 Chowki

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chowki is 010570. The village spans a total geographical area of 44.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176036. Nadaun is nearest town to Chowki village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chowki 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 Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chowki

Population of Chowki

According to the 2011 Census, Chowki has a total population of about 223, with approximately 104 males and 119 females. The sex ratio is around 1144 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3 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 74.44%, with male literacy at about 78.85% and female literacy near 70.59%. There are around 52 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chowki's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chowki

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

Nearby Villages of Chowki

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chowki