Chowk
Chowk is a term used in the Indian subcontinent and surrounding regions to refer to a public square, crossroads, or market area in a town or city. The word is derived from Persian and Urdu, denoting a place with four corners or a central gathering point where roads meet.
Historically and in everyday use, a chowk serves as a social and commercial hub. It is typically
Transliteration varies, with spellings such as chauk, chauk, or chauk often used in maps and street signs.
Chowk remains a flexible urban term rather than a fixed place, describing any central crossroads or market