Champal
Champal is a village located in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Gandoh (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Champal village is also a gram panchayat.
Champal has its own place in the vibrant Doda 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 Champal
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Champal is 004335. The village spans a total geographical area of 189 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182203. Doda is nearest town to Champal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.
When it comes to local governance, Champal 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 Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Champal
Population of Champal
Below is a concise population overview of Champal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,269 | 644 | 625 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 238 | 117 | 121 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 383 | 196 | 187 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 573 | 291 | 282 |
| Literate Population | 537 | 378 | 159 |
| Illiterate Population | 732 | 266 | 466 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Champal village:
- The total population of Champal village is around 1,269, including approximately 644 males and 625 females, with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 238 children aged 0–6 years in Champal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Champal village has 383 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 573 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Champal village is about 42.32%, with male literacy at 58.70% and female literacy at 25.44%.
- There are around 246 households in Champal village.
Connectivity of Champal
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Champal. As per the 2011 stats, Champal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Champal
Knowing the nearby villages of Champal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Champal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Champal
- Where is Champal located?
- Champal village is situated in Gandoh Tehsil, within the Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Champal?
- Champal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Champal?
- The pincode of Champal is 182203, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Champal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Champal is 1,269, with 644 males and 625 females.
- How many households are there in Champal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Champal village has a total of 246 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Champal as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Champal is 42.32%. The male literacy rate is 58.70%, while the female literacy rate is 25.44%.