Chauki
Chauki is a village located in Vikasnagar tehsil of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Vikasnagar (tehsildar office) and 23km away from district headquarter Dehradun. As per 2009 stats, Chauki village is also a gram panchayat.
Chauki has its own place in the vibrant Dehradun 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 Chauki
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chauki is 045067. The village spans a total geographical area of 429.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 248197. Dehradun is nearest town to Chauki village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.
When it comes to local governance, Chauki village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sahaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Chauki
Population of Chauki
Below is a concise population overview of Chauki as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 530 | 320 | 210 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 55 | 36 | 19 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 100 | 51 | 49 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Literate Population | 408 | 264 | 144 |
Illiterate Population | 122 | 56 | 66 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chauki village:
- The total population of Chauki village is around 530, including approximately 320 males and 210 females, with a sex ratio of 656 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 55 children aged 0–6 years in Chauki village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Chauki village has 100 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Chauki village is about 76.98%, with male literacy at 82.50% and female literacy at 68.57%.
- There are around 65 households in Chauki village.
Connectivity of Chauki
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chauki. As per the 2011 stats, Chauki had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chauki
Knowing the nearby villages of Chauki helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chauki.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chauki
- Where is Chauki located?
- Chauki village is situated in Vikasnagar Tehsil, within the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chauki?
- Chauki serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Chauki?
- The pincode of Chauki is 248197, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Chauki as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chauki is 530, with 320 males and 210 females.
- How many households are there in Chauki as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Chauki village has a total of 65 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Chauki as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chauki is 76.98%. The male literacy rate is 82.50%, while the female literacy rate is 68.57%.