Chaprani - Jalog, Shimla
Chaprani is a village situated in the Jalog tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 80 km from Shimla. Karyali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaprani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaprani is 024183. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.19 hectares and falls under the 171019 pincode. Seoni is the nearest town.
Chaprani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shimla Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chaprani
According to the 2011 Census, Chaprani village had a total population of 192 people, including 90 males and 102 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.52%, with male literacy at 95.12% and female literacy at 79.17%.
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 Population | 192 | 90 | 102 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 154 | 78 | 76 |
| Illiterate Population | 38 | 12 | 26 |
Nearby Villages of Chaprani
Chaprani 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 Chaprani
Public transport in the Chaprani is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Chaprani is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chaprani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chaprani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Chaprani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chaprani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Chaprani
Where is Chaprani located?
Chaprani village is located in Jalog Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chaprani?
The Gram Panchayat of Chaprani is Karyali.
What is the pincode of Chaprani?
The pincode of Chaprani is 171019.
What is the population of Chaprani?
Chaprani had a total population of 192, including 90 males and 102 females.
How many households are there in Chaprani?
Chaprani had 39 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chaprani?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaprani was 86.52%. Male literacy was 95.12% and female literacy was 79.17%.