Chhananu

Chhananu is a village located in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 53km away from district headquarter Brangal. Brangal is the sub-district headquarter of Chhananu village. As per 2009 stats, Simni is the gram panchayat of Chhananu village.

Here you can discover what makes Chhananu unique in its vibrant Bhalai-Chamba region. You’ll see Chhananu’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 Chhananu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhananu is 007313. The village spans a total geographical area of 123 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176308. Chamba is nearest town to Chhananu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chhananu 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 Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chhananu

Population of Chhananu

According to the 2011 Census, Chhananu has a total population of about 320, with approximately 158 males and 162 females. The sex ratio is around 1025 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.31%, with male literacy at about 63.92% and female literacy near 46.91%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhananu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhananu

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

Nearby Villages of Chhananu

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

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