Chaouki - Bhanpura, Mandsaur

Chaouki is a village situated in the Bhanpura tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpura and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Choki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaouki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaouki is 469130. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.32 hectares and falls under the 458778 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Chaouki

As per Census 2011, Chaouki village has a total population of 551 people, consisting of 276 males and 275 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chaouki are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population551276275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613130
Scheduled Castes (SC)1869492
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1155461
Literate Population331203128
Illiterate Population22073147

Nearby Villages of Chaouki

Chaouki 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AnkiNorth-West1.57 km
KesodaSouth-West1.91 km
Anwali KalanSouth-East2.31 km
SameliNorth2.81 km
GhatodNorth-East2.99 km
Gulya KheriEast3.37 km
SooliyaSouth3.49 km
DhabaNorth-West4.40 km
RamniwasEast4.43 km
Bakani KhurdSouth-East4.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chaouki

Chaouki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhuankheri, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Chaouki is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Chaouki is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaouki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chaouki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chaouki

Where is Chaouki located?

Chaouki village is located in Bhanpura Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaouki?

The Gram Panchayat of Chaouki is Choki.

What is the pincode of Chaouki?

The pincode of Chaouki is 458778.

What is the population of Chaouki?

Chaouki has a total population of 551, including 276 males and 275 females.

How many households are there in Chaouki?

There are 106 households in Chaouki.

What is the literacy rate in Chaouki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaouki is 60.07%. Male literacy is 73.55% and female literacy is 46.55%.