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.
Chhilag has its own place in the vibrant Kangra region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
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
Below is a concise population overview of Chhilag as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 252 | 116 | 136 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 16 | 10 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 26 | 15 | 11 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 188 | 92 | 96 |
Illiterate Population | 64 | 24 | 40 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chhilag village:
- The total population of Chhilag village is around 252, including approximately 116 males and 136 females, with a sex ratio of 1172 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 26 children aged 0–6 years in Chhilag village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Chhilag village has 26 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Chhilag village is about 74.60%, with male literacy at 79.31% and female literacy at 70.59%.
- There are around 68 households in Chhilag village.
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.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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
- Where is Chhilag located?
- Chhilag village is situated in Khundian Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chhilag?
- The Gram Panchayat of Chhilag is Gharana (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Chhilag?
- The pincode of Chhilag is 176030, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Chhilag as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chhilag is 252, with 116 males and 136 females.
- How many households are there in Chhilag as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Chhilag village has a total of 68 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Chhilag as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chhilag is 74.60%. The male literacy rate is 79.31%, while the female literacy rate is 70.59%.