Chauk

Chauk is a village located in Sundarnagar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 21km away from district headquarter Sundarnagar. Sundarnagar is the sub-district headquarter of Chauk village. As per 2009 stats, Chowk is the gram panchayat of Chauk village.

Here you can discover what makes Chauk unique in its vibrant Sundarnagar-Mandi region. You’ll see Chauk’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 Chauk

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chauk is 014225. The village spans a total geographical area of 162.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174402. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Chauk village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Chauk

Population of Chauk

According to the 2011 Census, Chauk has a total population of about 1,398, with approximately 689 males and 709 females. The sex ratio is around 1029 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 592 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 81.62%, with male literacy at about 85.49% and female literacy near 77.86%. There are around 307 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chauk's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chauk

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

Nearby Villages of Chauk

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chauk