Chauntra, Punjab
| Chauntra ਚੌਂਤਰਾ | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Chauntra  Chauntra Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°31′32″N 74°34′59″E / 30.5255°N 74.5831°ECoordinates: 30°31′32″N 74°34′59″E / 30.5255°N 74.5831°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Sri Muktsar Sahib |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,099 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Nearest city | Sri Muktsar Sahib |
| Sex ratio | 1000/904 ♂/♀ |
Chauntra is a small village in the Sri Muktsar Sahib district of Punjab, India.[1] The villagers belongs to the Buttar clan of Jatts.
Geography
The coordinates 30°31′32″N 74°34′59″E / 30.52556°N 74.58306°E are the centre of the village, located in the Sri Muktsar Sahib district in the Indian state of Punjab.[2]
Demographics
In 2001, according to the census, the village had the total population of 1,099 with 190 households, 577 males and 522 females. Thus males constitute 52.5% and females 47.5% of total population with the sex ratio of 904 females per thousand males.[3][4]
Religion & Language
The villagers are Sikhs and follows Sikhism with Hindu minorities. Punjabi is the official and local language of the village.
Economy
Being the rural area of Punjab agriculture is the main occupation of the locals and the main source of income.
References
- ↑ "Chauntra, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab". www.flickr.com. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ↑ "Chauntra, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab". by users. www.wikimapia.org. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ↑ "Chauntra, Muktsar sub-district (Sr. No. 31)". Government of India. www.censusindia.gov.in. 2001. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ↑ "Chauntra population details". www.voiceofbharat.org. Retrieved 8 January 2012.