Awan

Awan is a village located in Bhattiyat tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Chuari Khas. Chuari Khas is the sub-district headquarter of Awan village. As per 2009 stats, Awanh is the gram panchayat of Awan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Awan is 007542. The village spans a total geographical area of 281 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176302. Chuari Khas is nearest town to Awan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Awan 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 Bhattiyat 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 Awan

Population of Awan

According to the 2011 Census, Awan has a total population of about 761, with approximately 386 males and 375 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 107 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 256 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 230. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.13%, with male literacy at about 74.09% and female literacy near 53.87%. There are around 166 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Awan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Awan

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

Nearby Villages of Awan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Awan