Chihar

Chihar is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Chihar village. As per 2009 stats, Pihri is the gram panchayat of Chihar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chihar is 011017. The village spans a total geographical area of 42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176107. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Chihar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chihar 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 Chihar

Population of Chihar

According to the 2011 Census, Chihar has a total population of about 137, with approximately 71 males and 66 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 20 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 65 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 69.34%, with male literacy at about 74.65% and female literacy near 63.64%. There are around 36 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chihar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chihar

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

Nearby Villages of Chihar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chihar