Chanalag

Chanalag is a village located in Pachhad tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 52km away from district headquarter Sarahan. Sarahan is the sub-district headquarter of Chanalag village. As per 2009 stats, Lana Banka is the gram panchayat of Chanalag village.

Here you can discover what makes Chanalag unique in its vibrant Pachhad-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Chanalag’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 Chanalag

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chanalag is 022880. The village spans a total geographical area of 204 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173024. Rajgarh is nearest town to Chanalag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chanalag 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 Pachhad 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 Chanalag

Population of Chanalag

According to the 2011 Census, Chanalag has a total population of about 186, with approximately 94 males and 92 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 20 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 66 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 87.63%, with male literacy at about 88.30% and female literacy near 86.96%. There are around 42 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chanalag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chanalag

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

Nearby Villages of Chanalag

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chanalag