Chaukri - Amet, Rajsamand

Chaukri is a village situated in the Amet tehsil of Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amet and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Rajsamand. Khakhar Mala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaukri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaukri is 096680. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 313332 pincode. Amet is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chaukri

As per Census 2011, Chaukri village has a total population of 447 people, consisting of 254 males and 193 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 759 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chaukri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population447254193
Child Population (0–6 yrs)513615
Scheduled Castes (SC)915338
Literate Population24816286
Illiterate Population19992107

Nearby Villages of Chaukri

Chaukri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Shobhag PuraSouth-West1.00 km
NananaNorth2.05 km
Tapalon Ka KheraWest2.09 km
GowalSouth-West2.40 km
GuniyaEast2.49 km
Khakhar MalaNorth-East2.85 km
DeganaSouth2.87 km
Dodiya KheraNorth-West3.25 km
Surji Ka KheraNorth-West3.30 km
TokraNorth3.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chaukri

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chaukri. The nearest railway station is Khara-kameri, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amet to Chaukri is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajsamand to Chaukri is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaukri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chaukri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chaukri

Where is Chaukri located?

Chaukri village is located in Amet Tehsil, Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaukri?

The Gram Panchayat of Chaukri is Khakhar Mala.

What is the pincode of Chaukri?

The pincode of Chaukri is 313332.

What is the population of Chaukri?

Chaukri has a total population of 447, including 254 males and 193 females.

How many households are there in Chaukri?

There are 110 households in Chaukri.

What is the literacy rate in Chaukri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaukri is 55.48%. Male literacy is 63.78% and female literacy is 44.56%.