Chhat

Chhat is a village located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Chhat village. As per 2009 stats, Kapahara is the gram panchayat of Chhat village.

Here you can discover what makes Chhat unique in its vibrant Ghumarwin-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Chhat’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 Chhat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhat is 018985. The village spans a total geographical area of 425.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174026. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Chhat village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chhat 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 Ghumarwin 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 Chhat

Population of Chhat

According to the 2011 Census, Chhat has a total population of about 2,247, with approximately 1,103 males and 1,144 females. The sex ratio is around 1037 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 261 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 710 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 78.10%, with male literacy at about 82.14% and female literacy near 74.21%. There are around 490 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhat

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

Nearby Villages of Chhat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhat