Chaurah

Chaurah is a Town and Tehsil in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Chaurah Block (CD) is 00084. The total area of Chaurah Tehsil is 1,165 km². Chaurah has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Chaurah Tehsil

Chaurah Tehsil has a total of 306 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chaurah Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chaurah Tehsil

The population profile of Chaurah Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Chaurah Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 78,988 people. Includes nearly 40,152 males and 38,836 females. Rural population is about 78,988 people.
• There are around 12,093 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,009 boys and 6,084 girls.
• Literate population is about 40,431 people. Non-literate population is around 38,557 people.
• There are nearly 14,142 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chaurah Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chaurah Tehsil is approximately 23,009 people, including 11,691 males and 11,318 females. Around 23,009 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chaurah Tehsil is about 6,610 people, including 3,395 males and 3,215 females. Around 6,610 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 68 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 68 people per sq. km.