Chaiwan - Shimla ( Rural ), Shimla

Chaiwan is a village situated in the Shimla ( Rural ) tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Shimla. Kolu Jubbad Tarapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaiwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaiwan is 024685. The village covers a total geographical area of 1.5 hectares and falls under the 171001 pincode. Shimla is the nearest town.

Chaiwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kasumpti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaiwan

As per Census 2011, Chaiwan village has a total population of 8 people, consisting of 4 males and 4 females. The village has 2 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The village has 8 literate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chaiwan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population844
Literate Population844

Nearby Villages of Chaiwan

Chaiwan 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 Chaiwan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chaiwan. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Chaiwan.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Chaiwan is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaiwan

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

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

Health Facilities in Chaiwan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chaiwan 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 Chaiwan

Where is Chaiwan located?

Chaiwan village is located in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaiwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Chaiwan is Kolu Jubbad Tarapur.

What is the pincode of Chaiwan?

The pincode of Chaiwan is 171001.

What is the population of Chaiwan?

Chaiwan has a total population of 8, including 4 males and 4 females.

How many households are there in Chaiwan?

There are 2 households in Chaiwan.

What is the literacy rate in Chaiwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaiwan is 100.00%. Male literacy is 100.00% and female literacy is 100.00%.