Chagnu

Chagnu is a village located in Thathri tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Thathri (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Bhallara is the gram panchayat of Chagnu village.

Here you can discover what makes Chagnu unique in its vibrant Thathri-Doda region. You’ll see Chagnu’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 Chagnu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chagnu is 004286. The village spans a total geographical area of 61.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182201. Doda is nearest town to Chagnu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chagnu 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 Chagnu

Population of Chagnu

According to the 2011 Census, Chagnu has a total population of about 269, with approximately 131 males and 138 females. The sex ratio is around 1053 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 35 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 60.97%, with male literacy at about 71.76% and female literacy near 50.72%. There are around 58 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chagnu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chagnu

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

Nearby Villages of Chagnu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chagnu