Chalag

Chalag is a village located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 33km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Chalag village. As per 2009 stats, Bhulswai is the gram panchayat of Chalag village.

Here you can discover what makes Chalag unique in its vibrant Ghumarwin-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Chalag’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chalag

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chalag is 019034. The village spans a total geographical area of 38.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174026. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Chalag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chalag village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chalag

Population of Chalag

According to the 2011 Census, Chalag has a total population of about 341, with approximately 172 males and 169 females. The sex ratio is around 982 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 29 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 190 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.06%, with male literacy at about 83.14% and female literacy near 76.92%. There are around 74 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chalag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chalag

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

Nearby Villages of Chalag

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

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