Chhakrail

Chhakrail is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 9km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chhakrail village. As per 2009 stats, Chamyana is the gram panchayat of Chhakrail village.

Chhakrail has its own place in the vibrant Shimla region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chhakrail

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhakrail is 024777. The village spans a total geographical area of 149.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171006. Shimla is nearest town to Chhakrail village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chhakrail 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 Chhakrail

Population of Chhakrail

Below is a concise population overview of Chhakrail as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chhakrail village:

• The total population of Chhakrail village is around 2,084, including approximately 1,099 males and 985 females, with a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 191 children aged 0–6 years in Chhakrail village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Chhakrail village has 612 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Chhakrail village is about 83.73%, with male literacy at 85.35% and female literacy at 81.93%.
• There are around 603 households in Chhakrail village.

Connectivity of Chhakrail

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

Nearby Villages of Chhakrail

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

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