Choukdi - Khirkiya, Harda

Choukdi is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Chaukdi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Choukdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Choukdi is 486543. The village covers a total geographical area of 1382.64 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Choukdi

According to the 2011 Census, Choukdi village had a total population of 2,366 people, including 1,265 males and 1,101 females, living in 557 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.24%, with male literacy at 82.50% and female literacy at 58.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 459.

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

Nearby Villages of Choukdi

Choukdi 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 Choukdi

Public transport in the Choukdi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khirkiya, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Choukdi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Choukdi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Choukdi

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

Health Facilities in Choukdi

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

FAQs about Choukdi