Bachuni

Bachuni is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 40km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Bachuni village. As per 2009 stats, Pukhri is the gram panchayat of Bachuni village.

Here you can discover what makes Bachuni unique in its vibrant Saluni-Chamba region. You’ll see Bachuni’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 Bachuni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bachuni is 007261. The village spans a total geographical area of 123.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176320. Chamba is nearest town to Bachuni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bachuni 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 Bachuni

Population of Bachuni

According to the 2011 Census, Bachuni has a total population of about 675, with approximately 336 males and 339 females. The sex ratio is around 1008 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 121 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 456 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 62.07%, with male literacy at about 74.11% and female literacy near 50.15%. There are around 121 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bachuni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bachuni

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

Nearby Villages of Bachuni

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bachuni