Chawa

Chawa is a village located in Rajauri tehsil of Rajouri district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 5km away from Rajouri, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Chawa village. As per 2009 stats, Chawa village is also a gram panchayat.

Chawa has its own place in the vibrant Rajouri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chawa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chawa is 001338. The village spans a total geographical area of 301.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185131. Rajauri is nearest town to Chawa village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Chawa

Below is a concise population overview of Chawa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,045 533 512
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 164 84 80
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 823 423 400
Literate Population 405 252 153
Illiterate Population 640 281 359

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chawa village:

  • The total population of Chawa village is around 1,045, including approximately 533 males and 512 females, with a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 164 children aged 0–6 years in Chawa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chawa village has 823 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Chawa village is about 38.76%, with male literacy at 47.28% and female literacy at 29.88%.
  • There are around 210 households in Chawa village.

Connectivity of Chawa

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chawa

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

Manji Dhara Goverdhan Bala Fateh Pur Ati Goverdhan Pain Thandi Kassi Cheneni Bagala Sadhal Khan Khri Tondi Tror Sohana

Frequently Asked Questions about Chawa

Where is Chawa located?
Chawa village is situated in Rajauri Tehsil, within the Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chawa?
Chawa serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Chawa?
The pincode of Chawa is 185131, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chawa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chawa is 1,045, with 533 males and 512 females.
How many households are there in Chawa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chawa village has a total of 210 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chawa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chawa is 38.76%. The male literacy rate is 47.28%, while the female literacy rate is 29.88%.