Khangu

Khangu is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 110km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Khangu village. As per 2009 stats, Ayal is the gram panchayat of Khangu village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khangu is 006851. The village spans a total geographical area of 88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Khangu village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Khangu 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 Khangu

Population of Khangu

According to the 2011 Census, Khangu has a total population of about 217, with approximately 115 males and 102 females. The sex ratio is around 886 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 63 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 104. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.09%, with male literacy at about 46.09% and female literacy near 33.33%. There are around 42 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khangu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khangu

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

Nearby Villages of Khangu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khangu