Andwas

Andwas is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 83km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Andwas village. As per 2009 stats, Khadjauta is the gram panchayat of Andwas village.

Here you can discover what makes Andwas unique in its vibrant Saluni-Chamba region. You’ll see Andwas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Andwas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Andwas is 007186. The village spans a total geographical area of 143 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176321. Chamba is nearest town to Andwas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 74km away.

When it comes to local governance, Andwas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Andwas

Population of Andwas

According to the 2011 Census, Andwas has a total population of about 350, with approximately 171 males and 179 females. The sex ratio is around 1046 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 59 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 240 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.43%, with male literacy at about 64.91% and female literacy near 38.55%. There are around 63 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Andwas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Andwas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Andwas. As per the 2011 stats, Andwas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Andwas

Knowing the nearby villages of Andwas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Andwas.

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