Chalanga

Chalanga is a village located in Barhi subdivision of Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Barhi (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter Hazaribagh. As per 2009 stats, Kolhukala is the gram panchayat of Chalanga village.

Here you can discover what makes Chalanga unique in its vibrant Barhi-Hazaribagh region. You’ll see Chalanga’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 Chalanga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chalanga is 368004. The village spans a total geographical area of 138 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825405. Barhi is nearest town to Chalanga village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Chalanga

Population of Chalanga

According to the 2011 Census, Chalanga has a total population of about 755, with approximately 357 males and 398 females. The sex ratio is around 1114 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 142 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 16 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 56.42%, with male literacy at about 70.03% and female literacy near 44.22%. There are around 132 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chalanga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chalanga

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

Nearby Villages of Chalanga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalanga