Chowki Chuora

Chowki Choura (Hindi: चोकी चौरा), Akhnoor is a Sub-Division in Jammu district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

Located 50 km (31 mi) from Jammu, Chowki Choura is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is an extremely beautiful town. The picturesque town is located on the bed of Kali Dhar Range surrounded by Khadhandhara Valley on east side of it. The Chowki Choura was previously was in Akhnoor Tehsil. On 21st October, 2014 Chowki Choura was bifurcated from Akhnoor Sub-Division. Chowki Choura Sub-Division comprises Chowki Choura Tehsil, Chowki Choura Block, Chowki Choura Education. It is also part of proposed Jammu-Akhnoor-Rajouri-Poonch Rail Line. Chowki Choura Tehsil comprises Ghar Majoor, Chowki Choura, Ray Salyote Niabats.

Geography

Chowki Choura, Akhnoor is located at 32°52′N 74°44′E / 32.87°N 74.73°E / 32.87; 74.73.[1] It has an average elevation of 301 metres (988 ft). Chowki Choura is located at the right bank of the Tawi River. Tawi merged with Chenab River at Kathar Village (Mera Mandrian Tehsil).On the North and East,the Shiwaliks, Kali Dhar and Trikuta range surround it. Chowki Choura lies on (Mughal Road) Jammu-Poonch National Highway about 28 km away from Jammu. It connects with Rajouri District on North, Reasi District on East & Chamb Tehsil (Pakistan Jammu Kashmir Area) on west.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[2] Chowki Choura had a population of 1,145. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Chowki Choura has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 47% of females literate.

The languages spoken are Dogri followed by Gojri, Hindi and English.

History

Chowki Choura has historical places to visit such as 'Rajaein di baan' built by Kapahi Royal Family of Kashmir. Close to this town there is a famous Mahakali Temple at Godhar where devotees perform puja especially on Tuesday. The border is around 30 km away by road.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Akhnoor
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.

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