Chowkur

Chowkur is a village located in Piriyapatna taluka of Mysore district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Piriyapatna (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Mysore. As per 2009 stats, Panchavlli is the gram panchayat of Chowkur village.

Here you can discover what makes Chowkur unique in its vibrant Piriyapatna-Mysore region. You’ll see Chowkur’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 Chowkur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chowkur is 618282. The village spans a total geographical area of 320.31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571125. Piriyapatna is nearest town to Chowkur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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

Google Map of Chowkur

Population of Chowkur

According to the 2011 Census, Chowkur has a total population of about 742, with approximately 368 males and 374 females. The sex ratio is around 1016 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 85 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 207 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 80. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.49%, with male literacy at about 60.05% and female literacy near 56.95%. There are around 188 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chowkur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chowkur

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

Nearby Villages of Chowkur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chowkur