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.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Chhakrail has a total population of about 2,084, with approximately 1,099 males and 985 females. The sex ratio is around 896 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 191 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 612 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.73%, with male literacy at about 85.35% and female literacy near 81.93%. There are around 603 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhakrail's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhakrail