Januh - Churah, Chamba
Januh is a village situated in the Churah tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 54 km from Chamba. Kalhel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Januh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Januh is 007012. The village covers a total geographical area of 37 hectares and falls under the 176316 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town.
Januh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Churah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Januh
According to the 2011 Census, Januh village had a total population of 15 people, including 6 males and 9 females, living in 3 households. The sex ratio was 1,500 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 88.89%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Illiterate Population | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Nearby Villages of Januh
Januh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Januh
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Januh.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chamba to Januh is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Januh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Januh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Januh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Januh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Januh
Where is Januh located?
Januh village is located in Churah Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Januh?
The Gram Panchayat of Januh is Kalhel.
What is the pincode of Januh?
The pincode of Januh is 176316.
What is the population of Januh?
Januh had a total population of 15, including 6 males and 9 females.
How many households are there in Januh?
Januh had 3 households.
What is the literacy rate in Januh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Januh was 80.00%. Male literacy was 66.67% and female literacy was 88.89%.