Chaunkru Village Overview
Chaunkru is a village in Baroh tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It lies about 51 km from Dharmsala district headquarters. Baroh is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Salah Jandra is the Gram Panchayat for Chaunkru village.
The sections below provide essential information about Chaunkru village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaunkru is 010108. The village covers a geographical area of 78.63 hectares and has a pincode of 176054. Nagrota Bagwan is the nearest town.
Location Map of Chaunkru
Population & Demographics of Chaunkru
This section provides population and demographic details of Chaunkru village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 205 | 100 | 105 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 92 | 41 | 51 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 144 | 79 | 65 |
| Illiterate Population | 61 | 21 | 40 |
Key population details of Chaunkru village are given below:
- Chaunkru village is a small village with a total population of around 205, including approximately 100 males and 105 females, with a sex ratio of 1050 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 92 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Chaunkru village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.24%.
- There are around 43 households in Chaunkru village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chaunkru
Transport facilities help residents of Chaunkru village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chaunkru
The following villages are located close to Chaunkru and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chaunkru
- Where is Chaunkru located?
- Chaunkru village is located in Baroh Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chaunkru?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chaunkru is Salah Jandra (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Chaunkru?
- The pincode of Chaunkru is 176054.
- What is the population of Chaunkru?
- Chaunkru has a total population of 205, including 100 males and 105 females.
- How many households are there in Chaunkru?
- There are 43 households in Chaunkru.
- What is the literacy rate in Chaunkru?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaunkru is 70.24%. Male literacy is 79.00% and female literacy is 61.90%.