Chhont

Chhont is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 66km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Chhont village. As per 2009 stats, Lagru is the gram panchayat of Chhont village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhont is 010850. The village spans a total geographical area of 126.96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176031. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Chhont village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chhont 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 Chhont

Population of Chhont

According to the 2011 Census, Chhont has a total population of about 387, with approximately 205 males and 182 females. The sex ratio is around 887 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.28%, with male literacy at about 77.07% and female literacy near 62.64%. There are around 74 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhont's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhont

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

Nearby Villages of Chhont

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

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