Chhapa

Chhapa is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 76km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Chhapa village. As per 2009 stats, Jungra is the gram panchayat of Chhapa village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhapa is 006939. The village spans a total geographical area of 302 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Chhapa village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chhapa 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 Chhapa

Population of Chhapa

According to the 2011 Census, Chhapa has a total population of about 1,031, with approximately 521 males and 510 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 173 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 214 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 49.18%, with male literacy at about 58.16% and female literacy near 40.00%. There are around 195 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhapa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhapa

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

Nearby Villages of Chhapa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhapa