Chauki

Chauki is a village located in Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Kandhar (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Nanded. As per 2009 stats, Chowki Mahakaya is the gram panchayat of Chauki village.

Here you can discover what makes Chauki unique in its vibrant Kandhar-Nanded region. You’ll see Chauki’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chauki

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chauki is 545385. The village spans a total geographical area of 151 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 434746. Mukhed is nearest town to Chauki village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chauki village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Loha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Latur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chauki

Population of Chauki

According to the 2011 Census, Chauki has a total population of about 650, with approximately 334 males and 316 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 285 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.77%, with male literacy at about 67.07% and female literacy near 54.11%. There are around 149 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chauki's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chauki

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chauki. As per the 2011 stats, Chauki had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chauki

Knowing the nearby villages of Chauki helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chauki.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chauki