Paddar

Paddar is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 79km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Paddar village. As per 2009 stats, Padhar is the gram panchayat of Paddar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Paddar is 006932. The village spans a total geographical area of 106 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Paddar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Paddar 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 Paddar

Population of Paddar

According to the 2011 Census, Paddar has a total population of about 539, with approximately 278 males and 261 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 83 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 368 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 48.98%, with male literacy at about 61.51% and female literacy near 35.63%. There are around 107 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Paddar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Paddar

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

Nearby Villages of Paddar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Paddar