Kainthli - Churah, Chamba

Kainthli is a village situated in the Churah tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Chamba. Choli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kainthli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kainthli is 007004. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.75 hectares and falls under the 176316 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town.

Kainthli 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 Kainthli

According to the 2011 Census, Kainthli village had a total population of 253 people, including 115 males and 138 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.77%, with male literacy at 85.44% and female literacy at 61.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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 Population253115138
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291217
Scheduled Castes (SC)1194772
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392118
Literate Population1638875
Illiterate Population902763

Nearby Villages of Kainthli

Kainthli 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 Kainthli

Public transport in the Kainthli is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chamba to Kainthli is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kainthli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kainthli village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kainthli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kainthli village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kainthli

Where is Kainthli located?

Kainthli village is located in Churah Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kainthli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kainthli is Choli.

What is the pincode of Kainthli?

The pincode of Kainthli is 176316.

What is the population of Kainthli?

Kainthli had a total population of 253, including 115 males and 138 females.

How many households are there in Kainthli?

Kainthli had 44 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kainthli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kainthli was 72.77%. Male literacy was 85.44% and female literacy was 61.98%.