Kawas
About Kawas
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kawas village is 006689. Kawas village is located in Pangi tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 170km away from district headquarter Kilar. Kilar is the sub-district headquarter of Kawas village. As per 2009 stats, Karel is the gram panchayat of Kawas village.
The total geographical area of village is 231.26 hectares. Kawas has a total population of 516 peoples, out of which male population is 255 while female population is 261. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kawas village is 63.18% out of which 75.29% males and 51.34% females are literate. There are about 108 houses in kawas village. Pincode of kawas village locality is 176323.
When it comes to administration, Kawas 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, Kawas village comes under Bharmour Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to kawas village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Kawas
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 516 | 255 | 261 |
| Children (0-6) | 64 | 30 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 496 | 244 | 252 |
| Literate Population | 326 | 192 | 134 |
| Illiterate Population | 190 | 63 | 127 |
Connectivity of Kawas
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kawas
Where is Kawas located?
Kawas village is situated in Pangi Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kawas?
The Gram Panchayat of Kawas is Karel (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kawas?
The pincode of Kawas is 176323, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kawas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kawas is 516, with 255 males and 261 females.
How many households are there in Kawas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kawas village has a total of 108 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kawas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kawas is 63.18%. The male literacy rate is 75.29%, while the female literacy rate is 51.34%.