Chilla

Chilla is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Mandi (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Chhela is the gram panchayat of Chilla village.

Here you can discover what makes Chilla unique in its vibrant Mandi-Punch region. You’ll see Chilla’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 Chilla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chilla is 001141. The village spans a total geographical area of 454 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185102. Punch is nearest town to Chilla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chilla 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 Poonch Haveli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chilla

Population of Chilla

According to the 2011 Census, Chilla has a total population of about 1,046, with approximately 510 males and 536 females. The sex ratio is around 1050 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 202 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 247. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.12%, with male literacy at about 56.08% and female literacy near 34.70%. There are around 181 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chilla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chilla

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

Nearby Villages of Chilla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chilla