Chonta - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Chonta is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Chaunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chonta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chonta is 038502. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 140119 pincode. Rupnagar is the nearest town.

Chonta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rupnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chonta

According to the 2011 Census, Chonta village had a total population of 637 people, including 332 males and 305 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.77%, with male literacy at 84.14% and female literacy at 68.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chonta

Chonta is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chonta

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chonta. The nearest railway station is Bharatgarh, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Chonta is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chonta

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chonta village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chonta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chonta village are given below:

FAQs about Chonta