Chhatroo
Chhatroo is a Town and Tehsil in Kishtwar District of Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Chhatroo Block (CD) is 00070. Total area of chhatroo tehsil is 309 km². Chhatroo tehsil has a population of 44,087 peoples. Chhatroo tehsil has a population density of 143 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,729 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 36.55% population of chhatroo tehsil is literate, out of which 47.06% males and 25.27% females are literate.
List of Villages in Chhatroo Tehsil
Chhatroo Tehsil has a total of 14 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chhatroo Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhata | Bhata | Kishtwar (27 km) |
| 2 | Chhatroo | Chatroo Lower A | Kishtwar (42 km) |
| 3 | Chingam | Chingam A | Kishtwar (27 km) |
| 4 | Darbeel | Drubeel | Kishtwar (21 km) |
| 5 | Dhar | Loidhar A | Chhatroo |
| 6 | Dichar | Chatroo Upper | Kishtwar (32 km) |
| 7 | Haorna | Horna | Kishtwar (18 km) |
| 8 | Indarwal | Inderwal A | Kishtwar (40 km) |
| 9 | Kuchal | Kuchhal A | Kishtwar (32 km) |
| 10 | Mool Chetar | Mulchetar | Kishtwar (28 km) |
| 11 | Rahalthal | Rehalthal | Kishtwar (28 km) |
| 12 | Sigdee | Sigdi A | Kishtwar (38 km) |
| 13 | Tagood | Tagood | Kishtwar (32 km) |
| 14 | Udil Gojran | Chatroo Lower B | Kishtwar (32 km) |
Population of Chhatroo Tehsil
The population profile of Chhatroo Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Chhatroo's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,087 | 44,087 | N/A |
| Male Population | 22,815 | 22,815 | N/A |
| Female Population | 21,272 | 21,272 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,366 | 8,366 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,249 | 4,249 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,117 | 4,117 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 16,112 | 16,112 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 10,737 | 10,737 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 5,375 | 5,375 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 27,975 | 27,975 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,078 | 12,078 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,897 | 15,897 | N/A |
| Total Households | 9,729 | 9,729 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Chhatroo Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,638 | 1,638 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 837 | 837 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 801 | 801 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 11,235 | 11,235 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 5,960 | 5,960 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 5,275 | 5,275 | N/A |
| Population Density | 143 / km² | 143 / km² | N/A |