Chewar

Block / Tehsil Kotkhai
District Shimla

About Chewar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chewar village is 026338. Chewar village is located in Kotkhai tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Kotkhai. Kotkhai is the sub-district headquarter of Chewar village. As per 2009 stats, Garawag is the gram panchayat of Chewar village.

The total geographical area of village is 74.69 hectares. Chewar has a total population of 146 peoples, out of which male population is 76 while female population is 70. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 921 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chewar village is 69.18% out of which 76.32% males and 61.43% females are literate. There are about 31 houses in chewar village. Pincode of chewar village locality is 171202.

When it comes to administration, Chewar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Chewar village comes under Jubbal-Kotkhai Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Kotkhai is nearest town to chewar village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Chewar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 146 76 70
Literate Population 101 58 43
Illiterate Population 45 18 27

Connectivity of Chewar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chewar

Frequently Asked Questions about Chewar

Where is Chewar located?

Chewar village is situated in Kotkhai Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chewar?

The Gram Panchayat of Chewar is Garawag (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Chewar?

The pincode of Chewar is 171202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Chewar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chewar is 146, with 76 males and 70 females.

How many households are there in Chewar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Chewar village has a total of 31 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chewar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chewar is 69.18%. The male literacy rate is 76.32%, while the female literacy rate is 61.43%.