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
As per Census 2011, Chung village has a total population of 1,557 people, consisting of 823 males and 734 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,038 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 729 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chung are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,557 | 823 | 734 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 185 | 104 | 81 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 729 | 382 | 347 |
| 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 has a total population of 1,557, including 823 males and 734 females.
How many households are there in Chung?
There are 329 households in Chung.
What is the literacy rate in Chung?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chung is 66.67%. Male literacy is 71.81% and female literacy is 60.90%.