Chikhar

Chikhar is a village located in Junga tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 19km away from district headquarter Junga. Junga is the sub-district headquarter of Chikhar village. As per 2009 stats, Satlai is the gram panchayat of Chikhar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chikhar is 024887. The village spans a total geographical area of 371.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173210. Shimla is nearest town to Chikhar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chikhar 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 Kasumpti 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 Chikhar

Population of Chikhar

According to the 2011 Census, Chikhar has a total population of about 545, with approximately 277 males and 268 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 74 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 266 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 72.66%, with male literacy at about 79.42% and female literacy near 65.67%. There are around 98 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chikhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chikhar

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

Nearby Villages of Chikhar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chikhar