Chauki - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Chauki is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bawli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chauki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chauki is 495874. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.59 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Chauki

According to the 2011 Census, Chauki village had a total population of 744 people, including 348 males and 396 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,138 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.70%, with male literacy at 72.05% and female literacy at 52.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 738.

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

Nearby Villages of Chauki

Chauki 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 Chauki

Chauki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Chauki is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Chauki is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chauki

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

Health Facilities in Chauki

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

FAQs about Chauki