Chalama

Block / Tehsil Bhattiyat
District Chamba

About Chalama

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chalama village is 007492. Chalama village is located in Bhattiyat tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Chuari Khas (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Chalama village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 78.69 hectares. Chalama has a total population of 518 peoples, out of which male population is 228 while female population is 290. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1271 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chalama village is 79.15% out of which 84.21% males and 75.17% females are literate. There are about 127 houses in chalama village. Pincode of chalama village locality is 176301.

When it comes to administration, Chalama village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Chalama village comes under Bhattiyat Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Bakloh(cb) is nearest town to chalama village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Chalama

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 518 228 290
Literate Population 410 192 218
Illiterate Population 108 36 72

Connectivity of Chalama

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chalama

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalama

Where is Chalama located?

Chalama village is situated in Bhattiyat Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chalama?

Chalama serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Chalama?

The pincode of Chalama is 176301, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Chalama as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chalama is 518, with 228 males and 290 females.

How many households are there in Chalama as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Chalama village has a total of 127 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chalama as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chalama is 79.15%. The male literacy rate is 84.21%, while the female literacy rate is 75.17%.