Chakhotar

Chakhotar is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Chakhotar village. As per 2009 stats, Dand is the gram panchayat of Chakhotar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chakhotar is 007178. The village spans a total geographical area of 215 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176320. Chamba is nearest town to Chakhotar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chakhotar 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 Chakhotar

Population of Chakhotar

According to the 2011 Census, Chakhotar has a total population of about 245, with approximately 127 males and 118 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 39 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 54.29%, with male literacy at about 66.93% and female literacy near 40.68%. There are around 47 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chakhotar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chakhotar

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

Nearby Villages of Chakhotar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakhotar