Champal
About Champal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Champal village is 004335. Champal village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 189 hectares. Champal has a total population of 1,269 peoples, out of which male population is 644 while female population is 625. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 970 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of champal village is 42.32% out of which 58.70% males and 25.44% females are literate. There are about 246 houses in champal village. Pincode of champal village locality is 182203.
When it comes to administration, Champal 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, Champal village comes under Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency. Doda is nearest town to champal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.
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Population of Champal
The population details of Champal cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,269 | 644 | 625 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 238 | 117 | 121 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 383 | 196 | 187 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 573 | 291 | 282 |
| Literate Population | 537 | 378 | 159 |
| Illiterate Population | 732 | 266 | 466 |
Connectivity of Champal
| 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 |
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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%.