Saunda

Saunda is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 92km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Saunda village. As per 2009 stats, Thanei Kothi is the gram panchayat of Saunda village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saunda is 006862. The village spans a total geographical area of 222 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Saunda village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Saunda 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 Saunda

Population of Saunda

According to the 2011 Census, Saunda has a total population of about 845, with approximately 422 males and 423 females. The sex ratio is around 1002 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 168 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 120 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 46.39%, with male literacy at about 54.98% and female literacy near 37.83%. There are around 139 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saunda

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

Nearby Villages of Saunda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Saunda