Chhapanu

Chhapanu is a village located in Dharmpur tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 66km away from district headquarter Dharmpur. Dharmpur is the sub-district headquarter of Chhapanu village. As per 2009 stats, Bharori is the gram panchayat of Chhapanu village.

Here you can discover what makes Chhapanu unique in its vibrant Dharmpur-Mandi region. You’ll see Chhapanu’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 Chhapanu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhapanu is 013669. The village spans a total geographical area of 118.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175040. Sarkaghat is nearest town to Chhapanu village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chhapanu 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 Dharampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chhapanu

Population of Chhapanu

According to the 2011 Census, Chhapanu has a total population of about 622, with approximately 315 males and 307 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 79 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 216 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 68.01%, with male literacy at about 71.75% and female literacy near 64.17%. There are around 121 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhapanu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhapanu

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

Nearby Villages of Chhapanu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhapanu