Chilan Chotinar - Charar- E- Shrief, Budgam
Chilan Chotinar is a village situated in the Charar- E- Shrief tehsil of Budgam district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 22 km from Charar-e-shreif and around 45 km from Budgam. Chalyan Chontinar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilan Chotinar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilan Chotinar is 000836. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.6 hectares and falls under the 191112 pincode. Charar-e-sharief is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Chilan Chotinar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chrar-i-sharief Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Srinagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chilan Chotinar
As per Census 2011, Chilan Chotinar village has a total population of 6,131 people, consisting of 3,330 males and 2,801 females. The village has 784 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,565 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,536 literate and 4,595 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,028 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chilan Chotinar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,131 | 3,330 | 2,801 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,565 | 884 | 681 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,028 | 1,098 | 930 |
| Literate Population | 1,536 | 1,035 | 501 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,595 | 2,295 | 2,300 |
Nearby Villages of Chilan Chotinar
Chilan Chotinar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chilan Chotinar
Chilan Chotinar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charar-e-sharief to Chilan Chotinar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Budgam to Chilan Chotinar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chilan Chotinar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chilan Chotinar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chilan Chotinar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chilan Chotinar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chilan Chotinar
Where is Chilan Chotinar located?
Chilan Chotinar village is located in Charar- E- Shrief Tehsil, Budgam district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chilan Chotinar?
The Gram Panchayat of Chilan Chotinar is Chalyan Chontinar.
What is the pincode of Chilan Chotinar?
The pincode of Chilan Chotinar is 191112.
What is the population of Chilan Chotinar?
Chilan Chotinar has a total population of 6,131, including 3,330 males and 2,801 females.
How many households are there in Chilan Chotinar?
There are 784 households in Chilan Chotinar.
What is the literacy rate in Chilan Chotinar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chilan Chotinar is 25.05%. Male literacy is 31.08% and female literacy is 17.89%.