Chauhat

Chauhat is a village located in Baijnath tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 90km away from district headquarter Baijnath. Baijnath is the sub-district headquarter of Chauhat village. As per 2009 stats, Rajot is the gram panchayat of Chauhat village.

Here you can discover what makes Chauhat unique in its vibrant Baijnath-Kangra region. You’ll see Chauhat’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 Chauhat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chauhat is 011932. The village spans a total geographical area of 37.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176125. Palampur is nearest town to Chauhat village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chauhat 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 Baijnath 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 Chauhat

Population of Chauhat

According to the 2011 Census, Chauhat has a total population of about 305, with approximately 153 males and 152 females. The sex ratio is around 993 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 25 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 128 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 77.38%, with male literacy at about 86.27% and female literacy near 68.42%. There are around 69 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chauhat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chauhat

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

Nearby Villages of Chauhat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chauhat