Champal Village Overview
Champal is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 13 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Champal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Champal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Champal is 004335. The village covers a geographical area of 189 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Champal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Champal
Population & Demographics of Champal
This section provides population and demographic details of Champal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| 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 |
Key population details of Champal village are given below:
- Champal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,269, including approximately 644 males and 625 females, with a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 383 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 573 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Champal village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 42.32%.
- There are around 246 households in Champal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Champal
Transport facilities help residents of Champal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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
The following villages are located close to Champal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Champal
- Where is Champal located?
- Champal village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Champal?
- Champal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Champal?
- The pincode of Champal is 182203.
- What is the population of Champal?
- Champal has a total population of 1,269, including 644 males and 625 females.
- How many households are there in Champal?
- There are 246 households in Champal.
- What is the literacy rate in Champal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Champal is 42.32%. Male literacy is 58.70% and female literacy is 25.44%.