Chhanjiar - Ghumarwin, Bilaspur

Chhanjiar is a village situated in the Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Kasaru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhanjiar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhanjiar is 018978. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 174023 pincode. Ghumarwin is the nearest town.

Chhanjiar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghumarwin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhanjiar

As per Census 2011, Chhanjiar village has a total population of 302 people, consisting of 158 males and 144 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 260 literate and 42 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhanjiar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population302158144
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231112
Literate Population260143117
Illiterate Population421527

Nearby Villages of Chhanjiar

Chhanjiar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Chhanjiar

Chhanjiar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bilaspur to Chhanjiar is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhanjiar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chhanjiar village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chhanjiar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chhanjiar village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chhanjiar

Where is Chhanjiar located?

Chhanjiar village is located in Ghumarwin Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhanjiar?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhanjiar is Kasaru.

What is the pincode of Chhanjiar?

The pincode of Chhanjiar is 174023.

What is the population of Chhanjiar?

Chhanjiar has a total population of 302, including 158 males and 144 females.

How many households are there in Chhanjiar?

There are 71 households in Chhanjiar.

What is the literacy rate in Chhanjiar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhanjiar is 86.09%. Male literacy is 90.51% and female literacy is 81.25%.