Indian Village Directory

Chaukuni Village

Chaukuni is an inhabited village in Ranikhet Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 052427, the Census 2011 record lists 594 people in 125 households and the reported area is 197.05 hectares. The local references include Chaukuni Gram Panchayat, Tarikhet CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranikhet at about 10 km.

In short:

Chaukuni is a village in Ranikhet Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 052427 and 594 people in 125 households.

Village Code052427
Population594
Households125
Area197.05 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet

Detailed village profile

Chaukuni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 594 people, 197.05 hectares of reported area and Ranikhet as the nearest town reference for Chaukuni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Almora
Sub-district Ranikhet
CD Block Tarikhet
Gram Panchayat CHAUKUNI
  • Chaukuni falls under Ranikhet Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 052427.
  • The record lists 594 people living in 125 households.
  • The reported village area is 197.05 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranikhet.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Chaukuni
Census Village Code
052427
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ranikhet
Sub-district Census Code
00328
CD Block
Tarikhet
Gram Panchayat
Chaukuni
Households
125
Population
594
Male Population
288
Female Population
306
Sex Ratio
1,062.5
Area
197.05 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263663
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 301.45 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.77% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaukuni in the official administrative record. Census village code 052427, Chaukuni Gram Panchayat and Tarikhet CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00328
Village Census Code
052427
CD Block Code
0063
CD Block Name
Tarikhet
Gram Panchayat Name
Chaukuni

Location and Distance

Ranikhet is the nearest town listed for Chaukuni, about 10 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ranikhet
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
435 km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
197.05 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 594 people in 125 households, with 288 male residents and 306 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 10.77% and ST share is 0% for Chaukuni. Population density works out to about 301.45 people per sq km.

Total Households
125
Total Population
594
Male Population
288
Female Population
306
Sex Ratio
1,062.5
Average Household Size
4.75
SC Population
64
SC Male Population
37
SC Female Population
27
SC Population Share
10.77
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chaukuni list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chaukuni. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chaukuni include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chaukuni include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chaukuni include cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chaukuni is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chaukuni show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Ragi and net sown area is 69.73 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
118.53 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.79
Net Area Sown In Hectares
69.73
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
69.73 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chaukuni

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 33%
Other 2 67%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India CRM 263663 Almora Ranikhet Airari Branch Manager Tarikhet, Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263663
State Bank of India Other 263663 Almora Ranikhet Billekh Tarikhet, Almora Tarikhet, Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263663

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chaukuni village located?

Chaukuni is in Ranikhet Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Chaukuni village in?

Chaukuni village is in Almora district.

Which state is Chaukuni village in?

Chaukuni village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Chaukuni under?

Chaukuni comes under Ranikhet Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chaukuni?

The Census village code of Chaukuni is 052427.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chaukuni under?

Chaukuni is listed under CHAUKUNI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tarikhet.

What is the population of Chaukuni village?

The village record lists 594 people and 125 households for Chaukuni.

How many households are in Chaukuni village?

The village record lists 125 households for Chaukuni.

What is the male and female population of Chaukuni?

The record lists 288 male residents and 306 female residents for Chaukuni.

What is the sex ratio of Chaukuni village?

The sex ratio of Chaukuni is 1,062.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chaukuni village?

The reported geographical area of Chaukuni is 197.05 hectares.

What is the population density of Chaukuni village?

The approximate population density of Chaukuni is 301.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chaukuni?

The nearest town listed for Chaukuni is Ranikhet, about 10 km away.

How far is Chaukuni from the district headquarters?

Chaukuni is about 50 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chaukuni from the sub-district headquarters?

Chaukuni is about 10 km from Ranikhet, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chaukuni?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Chaukuni.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chaukuni?

For Chaukuni, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Ragi and net sown area is 69.73 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chaukuni?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chaukuni. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.