Chalaru - Karsog, Mandi

Chalaru is a village situated in the Karsog tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Lower Karsog serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chalaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalaru is 016251. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.6 hectares and falls under the 175011 pincode. Seoni is the nearest town.

Chalaru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chalaru

According to the 2011 Census, Chalaru village had a total population of 154 people, including 75 males and 79 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.70%, with male literacy at 78.79% and female literacy at 76.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1547579
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1596
Scheduled Castes (SC)1105258
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1085256
Illiterate Population462323

Nearby Villages of Chalaru

Chalaru is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Chalaru

Chalaru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mandi to Chalaru is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalaru

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chalaru village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chalaru

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chalaru village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chalaru

Where is Chalaru located?

Chalaru village is located in Karsog Tehsil, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chalaru?

The Gram Panchayat of Chalaru is Lower Karsog.

What is the pincode of Chalaru?

The pincode of Chalaru is 175011.

What is the population of Chalaru?

Chalaru had a total population of 154, including 75 males and 79 females.

How many households are there in Chalaru?

Chalaru had 32 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chalaru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chalaru was 77.70%. Male literacy was 78.79% and female literacy was 76.71%.