Chask - Saach, Chamba
Chask is a village situated in the Saach tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 220 km from Chamba. Sechu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chask village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chask is 006774. The village covers a total geographical area of 570.5 hectares and falls under the 176323 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town.
Chask village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bharmour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chask
As per Census 2011, Chask village has a total population of 417 people, consisting of 216 males and 201 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 256 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 414 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chask are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 417 | 216 | 201 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 46 | 29 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 414 | 215 | 199 |
| Literate Population | 256 | 149 | 107 |
| Illiterate Population | 161 | 67 | 94 |
Nearby Villages of Chask
Chask 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 Chask
Public transport in the Chask is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >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 Chask is about 220 km, with the usual travel time around ~6.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chask
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chask 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 Chask
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chask 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 Chask
Where is Chask located?
Chask village is located in Saach Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chask?
The Gram Panchayat of Chask is Sechu.
What is the pincode of Chask?
The pincode of Chask is 176323.
What is the population of Chask?
Chask has a total population of 417, including 216 males and 201 females.
How many households are there in Chask?
There are 78 households in Chask.
What is the literacy rate in Chask?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chask is 61.39%. Male literacy is 68.98% and female literacy is 53.23%.