Chowk

Chowk is a village located in Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Maharajganj (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Mahrajganj. As per 2009 stats, Chauk is the gram panchayat of Chowk village.

Chowk has its own place in the vibrant Mahrajganj region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chowk

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chowk is 184475. The village spans a total geographical area of 735.5 hectares. Mahrajganj is nearest town to Chowk village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 153km away.

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Population of Chowk

Below is a concise population overview of Chowk as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 9,821 5,063 4,758
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,576 832 744
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,643 828 815
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 55 28 27
Literate Population 5,110 3,212 1,898
Illiterate Population 4,711 1,851 2,860

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chowk village:

  • The total population of Chowk village is around 9,821, including approximately 5,063 males and 4,758 females, with a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,576 children aged 0–6 years in Chowk village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chowk village has 1,643 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 55 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chowk village is about 52.03%, with male literacy at 63.44% and female literacy at 39.89%.
  • There are around 1,521 households in Chowk village.

Connectivity of Chowk

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chowk. However, as per the 2011 stats, no information about connectivity options was available for Chowk.

Nearby Villages of Chowk

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

Bel Bharia Chainpur Sadho Chak Dharampur Tegarahana Ovari Sohgaura Piparia Gurugo Govindrai Piparia Manik Rai Karauta Pipara Sonari

Frequently Asked Questions about Chowk

Where is Chowk located?
Chowk village is situated in Maharajganj Tehsil, within the Mahrajganj district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chowk?
The Gram Panchayat of Chowk is Chauk (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Chowk as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chowk is 9,821, with 5,063 males and 4,758 females.
How many households are there in Chowk as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chowk village has a total of 1,521 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chowk as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chowk is 52.03%. The male literacy rate is 63.44%, while the female literacy rate is 39.89%.