Chaflan

Chaflan is a village located in Chaupal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 116km away from district headquarter Chaupal. Chaupal is the sub-district headquarter of Chaflan village. As per 2009 stats, Dhavas is the gram panchayat of Chaflan village.

Here you can discover what makes Chaflan unique in its vibrant Chaupal-Shimla region. You’ll see Chaflan’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 Chaflan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chaflan is 025544. The village spans a total geographical area of 95.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171211. Chaupal is nearest town to Chaflan village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Chaflan

Population of Chaflan

According to the 2011 Census, Chaflan has a total population of about 232, with approximately 117 males and 115 females. The sex ratio is around 982 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 34 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 23 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 58.19%, with male literacy at about 59.83% and female literacy near 56.52%. There are around 41 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chaflan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chaflan

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

Nearby Villages of Chaflan

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

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