Chauhra

Block / Tehsil Dalhousie
District Chamba

About Chauhra

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chauhra village is 007474. Chauhra village is located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Sherpur is the gram panchayat of Chauhra village.

The total geographical area of village is 67.61 hectares. Chauhra has a total population of 119 peoples, out of which male population is 52 while female population is 67. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1288 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chauhra village is 65.55% out of which 82.69% males and 52.24% females are literate. There are about 22 houses in chauhra village. Pincode of chauhra village locality is 176306.

When it comes to administration, Chauhra village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Chauhra village comes under Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Dalhousie is nearest town to chauhra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

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Population of Chauhra

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 119 52 67
Literate Population 78 43 35
Illiterate Population 41 9 32

Connectivity of Chauhra

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chauhra

Frequently Asked Questions about Chauhra

Where is Chauhra located?

Chauhra village is situated in Dalhousie Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chauhra?

The Gram Panchayat of Chauhra is Sherpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Chauhra?

The pincode of Chauhra is 176306, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Chauhra as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chauhra is 119, with 52 males and 67 females.

How many households are there in Chauhra as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Chauhra village has a total of 22 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chauhra as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chauhra is 65.55%. The male literacy rate is 82.69%, while the female literacy rate is 52.24%.