Chakhna

Block / Tehsil Theog
District Shimla

About Chakhna

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chakhna village is 025376. Chakhna village is located in Theog tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 91km away from district headquarter Theog. Theog is the sub-district headquarter of Chakhna village. As per 2009 stats, Basadhar is the gram panchayat of Chakhna village.

The total geographical area of village is 178 hectares. Chakhna has a total population of 243 peoples, out of which male population is 133 while female population is 110. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 827 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chakhna village is 86.83% out of which 88.72% males and 84.55% females are literate. There are about 47 houses in chakhna village. Pincode of chakhna village locality is 171226.

When it comes to administration, Chakhna 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, Chakhna village comes under Theog Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Theog is nearest town to chakhna village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Chakhna

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 243 133 110
Literate Population 211 118 93
Illiterate Population 32 15 17

Connectivity of Chakhna

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

Nearby Villages of Chakhna

Frequently Asked Questions about Chakhna

Where is Chakhna located?

Chakhna village is situated in Theog Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chakhna?

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

What is the pincode of Chakhna?

The pincode of Chakhna is 171226, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chakhna is 243, with 133 males and 110 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Chakhna village has a total of 47 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chakhna is 86.83%. The male literacy rate is 88.72%, while the female literacy rate is 84.55%.