Chalera

Chalera is a village located in Bhattiyat tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Chuari Khas. Chuari Khas is the sub-district headquarter of Chalera village. As per 2009 stats, Gadana is the gram panchayat of Chalera village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chalera is 007530. The village spans a total geographical area of 311 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176301. Bakloh(cb) is nearest town to Chalera village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chalera 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 Chalera

Population of Chalera

According to the 2011 Census, Chalera has a total population of about 523, with approximately 251 males and 272 females. The sex ratio is around 1083 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 78 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 271 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 50.10%, with male literacy at about 58.57% and female literacy near 42.28%. There are around 96 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chalera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chalera

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

Nearby Villages of Chalera

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalera