Chowka - Chandil, Saraikela Kharsawan

Chowka is a village situated in the Chandil subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 11 km from Chandil and around 50 km from Sarikela - Kharswana. Chouka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowka is 378783. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 832401 pincode.

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

Population of Chowka

According to the 2011 Census, Chowka village had a total population of 1,492 people, including 780 males and 712 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.96%, with male literacy at 91.21% and female literacy at 69.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Chowka

Chowka is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chowka

Chowka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chandil Jn, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sarikela - Kharswana to Chowka is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowka

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

Health Facilities in Chowka

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

FAQs about Chowka