Chanu

Chanu is a village located in Longding circle of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Longding (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Khonsa. As per 2009 stats, Chanu village is also a gram panchayat.

Chanu has its own place in the vibrant Tirap region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chanu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chanu is 264537. Longding is nearest town to Chanu village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Chanu

Below is a concise population overview of Chanu as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,242 618 624
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 194 99 95
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,225 610 615
Literate Population 254 178 76
Illiterate Population 988 440 548

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chanu village:

  • The total population of Chanu village is around 1,242, including approximately 618 males and 624 females, with a sex ratio of 1009 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 194 children aged 0–6 years in Chanu village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chanu village has 1,225 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chanu village is about 20.45%, with male literacy at 28.80% and female literacy at 12.18%.
  • There are around 197 households in Chanu village.

Connectivity of Chanu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chanu. As per the 2011 stats, Chanu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chanu

Knowing the nearby villages of Chanu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chanu.

Mintong Longphong Senua S C T C Camp Tissa Camp Senua Noksa Langmai Ozakho Longsom Chattong Longkhaw Maihua

Frequently Asked Questions about Chanu

Where is Chanu located?
Chanu village is situated in Longding Circle, within the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chanu?
Chanu serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Chanu?
The pincode of Chanu is 786631, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chanu as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chanu is 1,242, with 618 males and 624 females.
How many households are there in Chanu as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chanu village has a total of 197 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chanu as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chanu is 20.45%. The male literacy rate is 28.80%, while the female literacy rate is 12.18%.