Chowkur - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

Chowkur is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Piriyapatna and around 70 km from Mysore. Panchavlli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowkur is 618282. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.31 hectares and falls under the 571107 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Chowkur

According to the 2011 Census, Chowkur village had a total population of 742 people, including 368 males and 374 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.06%, with male literacy at 68.21% and female literacy at 63.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Chowkur

Chowkur 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 Chowkur

Chowkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to Chowkur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Chowkur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowkur

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

Health Facilities in Chowkur

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

FAQs about Chowkur