Channu

Channu is a village located in Malout tehsil of Muktsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Malout (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter Muktsar. As per 2009 stats, Channu Purabi is the gram panchayat of Channu village.

Here you can discover what makes Channu unique in its vibrant Malout-Muktsar region. You’ll see Channu’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 Channu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Channu is 035317. The village spans a total geographical area of 2218 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 152101. Malout is nearest town to Channu village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Channu

Population of Channu

According to the 2011 Census, Channu has a total population of about 6,529, with approximately 3,403 males and 3,126 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 760 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3,804 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 48.92%, with male literacy at about 54.80% and female literacy near 42.51%. There are around 1,282 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Channu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Channu

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

Nearby Villages of Channu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Channu