Chhamb

Chhamb is a village located in Harchakian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 57km away from district headquarter Harchakian. Harchakian is the sub-district headquarter of Chhamb village. As per 2009 stats, Harchakiyan is the gram panchayat of Chhamb village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhamb is 009266. The village spans a total geographical area of 131.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176210. Kangra is nearest town to Chhamb village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chhamb 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 Shahpur 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 Chhamb

Population of Chhamb

According to the 2011 Census, Chhamb has a total population of about 202, with approximately 100 males and 102 females. The sex ratio is around 1020 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 8 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 58. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.83%, with male literacy at about 69.00% and female literacy near 64.71%. There are around 41 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhamb's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhamb

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

Nearby Villages of Chhamb

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhamb