Chung - Baba Bakala, Amritsar
Chung is a village situated in the Baba Bakala tehsil of Amritsar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baba Bakala and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Amritsar . Chung village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chung is 037812. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 143114 pincode. Batala is the nearest town.
Chung village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baba bakala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chung
According to the 2011 Census, Chung village had a total population of 1,557 people, including 823 males and 734 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.66%, with male literacy at 82.20% and female literacy at 68.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 729.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,557 | 823 | 734 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 185 | 104 | 81 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 729 | 382 | 347 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,038 | 591 | 447 |
| Illiterate Population | 519 | 232 | 287 |
Nearby Villages of Chung
Chung is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chung
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Amritsar to Chung is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Chung
Where is Chung located?
Chung village is located in Baba Bakala Tehsil, Amritsar district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chung?
Chung is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Chung?
The pincode of Chung is 143114.
What is the population of Chung?
Chung had a total population of 1,557, including 823 males and 734 females.
How many households are there in Chung?
Chung had 329 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chung?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chung was 75.66%. Male literacy was 82.20% and female literacy was 68.45%.