Chhilag

Chhilag is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 73km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Chhilag village. As per 2009 stats, Gharana is the gram panchayat of Chhilag village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhilag is 010933. The village spans a total geographical area of 181.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176030. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Chhilag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chhilag 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 Jawalamukhi 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 Chhilag

Population of Chhilag

According to the 2011 Census, Chhilag has a total population of about 252, with approximately 116 males and 136 females. The sex ratio is around 1172 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 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 74.60%, with male literacy at about 79.31% and female literacy near 70.59%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhilag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhilag

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

Nearby Villages of Chhilag

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhilag