Chaukuri

Chaukuri is a village located in Cooch Behar I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 52.3km away from sub-district headquarter Ghughumari (tehsildar office) and 25.6km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Jiranpur is the gram panchayat of Chaukuri village.

Here you can discover what makes Chaukuri unique in its vibrant Cooch Behar I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Chaukuri’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chaukuri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chaukuri is 308206. The village spans a total geographical area of 29.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736134. Dinhata is nearest town to Chaukuri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chaukuri 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 Natabari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chaukuri

Population of Chaukuri

According to the 2011 Census, Chaukuri has a total population of about 315, with approximately 151 males and 164 females. The sex ratio is around 1086 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 231 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.05%, with male literacy at about 66.89% and female literacy near 51.83%. There are around 86 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chaukuri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chaukuri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chaukuri. As per the 2011 stats, Chaukuri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chaukuri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaukuri