Chaklu

Chaklu is a village located in Chamba tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 25km away from Chamba, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chaklu village. As per 2009 stats, Chakloo is the gram panchayat of Chaklu village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chaklu is 007763. The village spans a total geographical area of 374 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176310. Chamba is nearest town to Chaklu village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chaklu 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 Churah 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 Chaklu

Population of Chaklu

According to the 2011 Census, Chaklu has a total population of about 1,361, with approximately 648 males and 713 females. The sex ratio is around 1100 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 201 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 74.65%, with male literacy at about 84.10% and female literacy near 66.06%. There are around 318 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chaklu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chaklu

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

Nearby Villages of Chaklu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chaklu