Chowki - Kotkasim, Khairthal-Tijara

Chowki is a village situated in the Kotkasim tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 2 km from Kotkasim and around 72 km from Alwar. Kanharka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowki is 072129. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 301702 pincode. Tijara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chowki

According to the 2011 Census, Chowki village had a total population of 448 people, including 241 males and 207 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.40%, with male literacy at 94.76% and female literacy at 65.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Chowki

Chowki 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 Chowki

Public transport in the Chowki is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bawal, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tijara to Chowki is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Chowki is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowki

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

Health Facilities in Chowki

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

FAQs about Chowki