Village code 1571

Chovki Handan Village, Nowshehra Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population

Chovki Handan is a village in Nowshehra Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Rajouri district, Jammu & Kashmir. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Chovki Handan village map in Jammu & Kashmir
Chovki Handan village map image for Nowshehra Tehsil, Jammu & Kashmir.

Village Overview

Chovki Handan is a village in Nowshehra Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Rajouri district, Jammu & Kashmir. For Chovki Handan, the population is 4,129, PIN code is 185155 and Census village code is 1571. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Chovki Handan village
Village code1571
PIN code185155
Population4,129
Households951
Area1,612.70 ha / 16.13 sq. km / 3,985 acres
Population density256 people per sq. km
Sex ratio920 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townNowshera (11 km)
Current stateJammu & Kashmir
Census 2011 stateJammu & Kashmir
Current districtRajouri
Census 2011 districtRajouri

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 185155. This helps users verify the postal area for Chovki Handan, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Chovki Handan village
PIN code185155
Post offices linked with this PINBhawani SO, Ghania BO, Jhanger BO, Kalsian BO, Lam BO, and Langer BO
Best matching post officeBhawani SO (Post office)
Delivery office records8
Postal districtRajouri
Postal stateJammu and Kashmir
Postal divisionRajouri Division
Postal circleJammu Kashmir Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Chovki Handan comes under Chovki Handan gram panchayat and Nowshehra C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Nowshehra Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Nowshera at 11 km. The Census district headquarters, Rajouri, is 48 km away.

Administrative details for Chovki Handan
Current stateJammu & Kashmir
Census 2011 stateJammu & Kashmir
Current districtRajouri
Census 2011 districtRajouri
State code1
District code6
Tehsil / Census sub-district code25
C.D. Block code51
Block panchayat code51

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Chovki Handan village and its household count.

Total population

4,129 residents in 951 households

Male population

2,151

Female population

1,978

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 1,595; Scheduled Tribes: 309

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 2

Government primary school

Not available in village

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Chovki Handan
Dispensary1
ASHA workerAvailable
Veterinary hospital1

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Chovki Handan
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupNot available in village
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Chovki Handan
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpNot available in village
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power15 hours per day
Winter domestic power10 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Chovki Handan
Net area sown442.70 hectares
Irrigated area6.50 hectares
Unirrigated area436.20 hectares
Canal irrigated area6.50 hectares
Forest area379.20 hectares
Non-agricultural area662.50 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropWheat
Third cropMaize

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Chovki Handan
Primary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Chingus, 5-10 km away.
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Chingus, 5-10 km away.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Chingus, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Nowshera, 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Chovki Handan

Nowshera (11 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Nowshera is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Chovki Handan
Nearest major townNowshera (11 km)
Tehsil headquartersNowshera (11 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Chovki Handan. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Chovki Handan
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 2
Dispensary1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength1
Dispensary Doctors in Position1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff in Position1
Veterinary Hospital1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors in Position1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff in Position1
Covered WellAvailable
Covered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Covered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Sub Post OfficeAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Agricultural Credit SocietiesAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chovki Handan village located?

Chovki Handan is located in Nowshehra Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Rajouri.

Which Tehsil is Chovki Handan in?

Chovki Handan is in Nowshehra Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Chovki Handan in?

District: Rajouri.

What is the village code of Chovki Handan?

The Census village code of Chovki Handan is 1571.

What is the PIN code of Chovki Handan?

The PIN code reported for Chovki Handan is 185155.

What is the population of Chovki Handan?

Chovki Handan has 4,129 residents in 951 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Chovki Handan part of?

Chovki Handan comes under Chovki Handan gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Chovki Handan?

The nearest statutory town to Chovki Handan is Nowshera (11 km).

Which crops are grown in Chovki Handan?

The main crops reported for Chovki Handan are Paddy, Wheat, and Maize.

What land-use details are available for Chovki Handan?

Land-use details for Chovki Handan include net area sown: 442.70 hectares, irrigated area: 6.50 hectares, and unirrigated area: 436.20 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Chovki Handan?

Government primary school status for Chovki Handan is not available in village.

Is public bus service available in Chovki Handan?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Chovki Handan?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Chovki Handan?

The total geographical area of Chovki Handan is 1,612.70 hectares.

How many households are in Chovki Handan?

Chovki Handan has 951 households as per Census 2011.

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