Churtha
About Churtha
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Churtha village is 009434. Churtha village is located in Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 21km away from district headquarter Shahpur. Shahpur is the sub-district headquarter of Churtha village. As per 2009 stats, Nerti is the gram panchayat of Churtha village.
The total geographical area of village is 69.02 hectares. Churtha has a total population of 565 peoples, out of which male population is 267 while female population is 298. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1116 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of churtha village is 81.59% out of which 86.52% males and 77.18% females are literate. There are about 132 houses in churtha village. Pincode of churtha village locality is 176208.
When it comes to administration, Churtha village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Churtha village comes under Shahpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Dharmsala is nearest town to churtha village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Churtha
The population details of Churtha cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 565 | 267 | 298 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 59 | 31 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 461 | 231 | 230 |
| Illiterate Population | 104 | 36 | 68 |
Connectivity of Churtha
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Churtha
Where is Churtha located?
Churtha village is situated in Shahpur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Churtha?
The Gram Panchayat of Churtha is Nerti (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Churtha?
The pincode of Churtha is 176208, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Churtha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Churtha is 565, with 267 males and 298 females.
How many households are there in Churtha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Churtha village has a total of 132 households.
What is the literacy rate in Churtha as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Churtha is 81.59%. The male literacy rate is 86.52%, while the female literacy rate is 77.18%.