 It is named for the native tribe of Choconut, or "Ochugnut" people, who settled the area prior to European/American settlers.According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (0.5%) is water.As of the census of 2010, there were 713 people, 313 households, and 207 families residing in the township.