Chhatar

Chhatar is a village located in Palampur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 48km away from district headquarter Palampur. Palampur is the sub-district headquarter of Chhatar village. As per 2009 stats, Andretta is the gram panchayat of Chhatar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhatar is 011789. The village spans a total geographical area of 62.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176103. Palampur is nearest town to Chhatar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chhatar 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 Jaisinghpur 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 Chhatar

Population of Chhatar

According to the 2011 Census, Chhatar has a total population of about 589, with approximately 272 males and 317 females. The sex ratio is around 1165 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 177 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 72.67%, with male literacy at about 74.26% and female literacy near 71.29%. There are around 144 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhatar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhatar

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhatar