As nouns the difference between chokidar and chowkidar
is that chokidar is alternative form of chowkidar while chowkidar is watchman, caretaker, gatekeeper; one who inhabits a "chowki", police station or guard house.
chowkidar
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(India) watchman, caretaker, gatekeeper; one who inhabits a "chowki", police station or guard house.
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Alternative forms
*chokedar