Alwas
About Alwas
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Alwas village is 006781. Alwas village is located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 120km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Alwas village. As per 2009 stats, Guila is the gram panchayat of Alwas village.
The total geographical area of village is 394 hectares. Alwas has a total population of 133 peoples, out of which male population is 73 while female population is 60. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 821 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of alwas village is 43.61% out of which 46.58% males and 40.00% females are literate. There are about 23 houses in alwas village. Pincode of alwas village locality is 176316.
When it comes to administration, Alwas 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, Alwas village comes under Churah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to alwas village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Alwas
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 133 | 73 | 60 |
| Children (0-6) | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 58 | 34 | 24 |
| Illiterate Population | 75 | 39 | 36 |
Connectivity of Alwas
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alwas
Where is Alwas located?
Alwas village is situated in Chaurah Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Alwas?
The Gram Panchayat of Alwas is Guila (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Alwas?
The pincode of Alwas is 176316, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Alwas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Alwas is 133, with 73 males and 60 females.
How many households are there in Alwas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Alwas village has a total of 23 households.
What is the literacy rate in Alwas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Alwas is 43.61%. The male literacy rate is 46.58%, while the female literacy rate is 40.00%.