Khajwa

Khajwa is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 82km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Khajwa village. As per 2009 stats, Khajua is the gram panchayat of Khajwa village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khajwa is 006943. The village spans a total geographical area of 885 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Khajwa village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Khajwa 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 Khajwa

Population of Khajwa

According to the 2011 Census, Khajwa has a total population of about 797, with approximately 407 males and 390 females. The sex ratio is around 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 151 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 215. The overall literacy rate is approximately 28.61%, with male literacy at about 37.35% and female literacy near 19.49%. There are around 136 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khajwa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khajwa

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

Nearby Villages of Khajwa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khajwa