Chaunta

Chaunta is a village located in Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 46km away from district headquarter Jhanduta. Jhanduta is the sub-district headquarter of Chaunta village. As per 2009 stats, Kuljyar is the gram panchayat of Chaunta village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chaunta is 019253. The village spans a total geographical area of 82.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174030. Talai is nearest town to Chaunta village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chaunta 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 Jhanduta 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 Chaunta

Population of Chaunta

According to the 2011 Census, Chaunta has a total population of about 194, with approximately 94 males and 100 females. The sex ratio is around 1063 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 69 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 45. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.82%, with male literacy at about 75.53% and female literacy near 47.00%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chaunta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chaunta

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

Nearby Villages of Chaunta

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaunta