Chalawag

Chalawag is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 26km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chalawag village. As per 2009 stats, Baldehan is the gram panchayat of Chalawag village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chalawag is 024734. The village spans a total geographical area of 16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171007. Shimla is nearest town to Chalawag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chalawag 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 Shimla Rural 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 Chalawag

Population of Chalawag

According to the 2011 Census, Chalawag has a total population of about 114, with approximately 58 males and 56 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 14 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 108 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 65.79%, with male literacy at about 70.69% and female literacy near 60.71%. There are around 16 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chalawag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chalawag

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

Nearby Villages of Chalawag

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalawag