Meaning of chaupal | Babel Free

Definitions

A village meeting-place, typically an open terrace covered for protection against the sun and rain; the village assembly itself.

Examples

“... generally gather in a chaupal, or clubhouse, with others of their own⟳ caste. These are always pucca structures. There is never a mixing of castes in a chaupal except on very special occasions.”

“Chaupal (Chowpal). A shed⟳ in which the village community assemble for public business.”

“No woman of good character would ever put⟳ her foot on the steps of the village chaupal. Women are not expected to play⟳ any part in the public affairs or participate⟳ in discussions in the village assembly.”

“Whenever any person is to be reprimanded for the breach of village norms or for committing any serious offence, it is done at the chaupal. Villagers sit⟳ at the chaupal, smoke⟳, play⟳ cards and do other things.”

“They often gathered for gossip at a common public place⟳ called ‘Chaupal of Hariya.’ Chaupal was the centre point⟳ of the village from all directions. Apart from women and children, anyone was welcome⟳ to join⟳ the chitchat group of Chaupal... At that particular chaupal time, each one sitting there had kept his own⟳ viewpoint to narrate⟳ Priyamavda's beauty in their own⟳ words.”

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