Chokay
Chokay is a village located in Gobindpur subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Rajnagar (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Saraikela-kharsawana. As per 2009 stats, Bijadih is the gram panchayat of Chokay village.
Chokay has its own place in the vibrant Saraikela Kharsawan region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Chokay
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chokay is 379649. The village spans a total geographical area of 173 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 831002. Gobindpur is nearest town to Chokay village for all major economic activities.
When it comes to local governance, Chokay 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 Saraikella Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Chokay
Population of Chokay
Below is a concise population overview of Chokay as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 505 | 257 | 248 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 89 | 45 | 44 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 224 | 112 | 112 |
Literate Population | 244 | 152 | 92 |
Illiterate Population | 261 | 105 | 156 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chokay village:
- The total population of Chokay village is around 505, including approximately 257 males and 248 females, with a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 89 children aged 0–6 years in Chokay village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Chokay village has 224 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Chokay village is about 48.32%, with male literacy at 59.14% and female literacy at 37.10%.
- There are around 97 households in Chokay village.
Connectivity of Chokay
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chokay. As per the 2011 stats, Chokay had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chokay
Knowing the nearby villages of Chokay helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chokay.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chokay
- Where is Chokay located?
- Chokay village is situated in Gobindpur Subdivision, within the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chokay?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chokay is Bijadih (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Chokay?
- The pincode of Chokay is 831002, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Chokay as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chokay is 505, with 257 males and 248 females.
- How many households are there in Chokay as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Chokay village has a total of 97 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Chokay as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chokay is 48.32%. The male literacy rate is 59.14%, while the female literacy rate is 37.10%.