Choukipura - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Choukipura is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Itarsi and around 44 km from Hoshangabad. Choukipura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Choukipura is 487389. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.14 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Choukipura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Seoni-malwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Choukipura

As per Census 2011, Choukipura village has a total population of 2,885 people, consisting of 1,488 males and 1,397 females. The village has 649 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 357 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,960 literate and 925 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 921 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8851,4881,397
Child Population (0–6 yrs)357175182
Scheduled Castes (SC)1377265
Scheduled Tribes (ST)921459462
Literate Population1,9601,091869
Illiterate Population925397528

Nearby Villages of Choukipura

Choukipura 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)
Kala AkharSouth-West2.39 km
Kasda RytNorth-West2.71 km
BhargadaNorth-East3.48 km
Hiran ChapdaNorth3.81 km
ChartekraWest4.06 km
Chip KhedaSouth-West4.94 km
DharSouth5.36 km
Kotmi RytEast6.01 km
SaheliNorth-West6.21 km
Kasda KhurdNorth-West6.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Choukipura

Choukipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kala Akhar, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Choukipura is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Choukipura is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Choukipura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Choukipura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Choukipura

Where is Choukipura located?

Choukipura village is located in Itarsi Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Choukipura?

Choukipura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Choukipura?

The pincode of Choukipura is 461111.

What is the population of Choukipura?

Choukipura has a total population of 2,885, including 1,488 males and 1,397 females.

How many households are there in Choukipura?

There are 649 households in Choukipura.

What is the literacy rate in Choukipura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Choukipura is 67.94%. Male literacy is 73.32% and female literacy is 62.20%.