Chanaur

Chanaur is a village located in Indora tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 104km away from district headquarter Indora. Indora is the sub-district headquarter of Chanaur village. As per 2009 stats, Chanour is the gram panchayat of Chanaur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chanaur is 008715. The village spans a total geographical area of 316.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176401. Pathankot is nearest town to Chanaur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chanaur 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 Indora 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 Chanaur

Population of Chanaur

According to the 2011 Census, Chanaur has a total population of about 1,708, with approximately 889 males and 819 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 170 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 930 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 69. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.22%, with male literacy at about 78.97% and female literacy near 75.34%. There are around 343 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chanaur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chanaur

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

Nearby Villages of Chanaur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chanaur