Chanan

Chanan is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 54km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Chanan village. As per 2009 stats, Charodi is the gram panchayat of Chanan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chanan is 007033. The village spans a total geographical area of 165.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176319. Chamba is nearest town to Chanan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chanan 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 Chanan

Population of Chanan

According to the 2011 Census, Chanan has a total population of about 501, with approximately 257 males and 244 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 84 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 32 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 44.31%, with male literacy at about 54.86% and female literacy near 33.20%. There are around 86 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chanan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chanan

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

Nearby Villages of Chanan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chanan