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Chhawani (339) Village

Chhawani (339) is an inhabited village in Dharmsala Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 009503, the Census 2011 record lists 1,600 people in 356 households and the reported area is 101 hectares. The local references include Rait CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dharmsala at about 8 km.

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Quick answer: Chhawani (339) is a village in Dharmsala Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 009503 and 1,600 people in 356 households.
Village Code009503
Population1,600
Households356
Area101 hectares
Nearest TownDharmsala

Key Village Facts

Village
Chhawani (339)
Census Village Code
009503
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dharmsala
Sub-district Census Code
00099
CD Block
Rait
Households
356
Population
1,600
Male Population
1,158
Female Population
442
Sex Ratio
381.69
Area
101 hectares
Area
1.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Dharmsala
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172617
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chhawani (339) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,600 people, 101 hectares of reported area and Dharmsala as the nearest town reference for Chhawani (339), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKangra
Sub-districtDharmsala
CD BlockRait
  • Chhawani (339) falls under Dharmsala Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 009503.
  • The record lists 1,600 people living in 356 households.
  • The reported village area is 101 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dharmsala.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,584.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.49 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.25%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.44%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhawani (339) in the official administrative record. Census village code 009503 and Rait CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00099
Village Census Code
009503
CD Block Code
0015
CD Block Name
Rait

Location and Distance

Dharmsala is the nearest town listed for Chhawani (339), about 8 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dharmsala
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Dharmsala
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
101 hectares
Area
1.01 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,600 people in 356 households, with 1,158 male residents and 442 female residents. The average household size is 4.49, and SC share is 3.25% and ST share is 0.44% for Chhawani (339). Population density works out to about 1,584.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
356
Total Population
1,600
Male Population
1,158
Female Population
442
Sex Ratio
381.69
Average Household Size
4.49
SC Population
52
SC Male Population
34
SC Female Population
18
SC Population Share
3.25
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
4
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.44
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chhawani (339) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chhawani (339). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chhawani (339) include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chhawani (339) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chhawani (339) include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chhawani (339) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land and economy rows summarise land-use areas, crops, commodities and local production fields available for Chhawani (339).

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
100.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.31 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.69 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chhawani (339) village located?

Chhawani (339) is in Dharmsala Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chhawani (339) village in?

Chhawani (339) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Chhawani (339) village in?

Chhawani (339) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chhawani (339) under?

Chhawani (339) comes under Dharmsala Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chhawani (339)?

The Census village code of Chhawani (339) is 009503.

What is the population of Chhawani (339) village?

The village record lists 1,600 people and 356 households for Chhawani (339).

How many households are in Chhawani (339) village?

The village record lists 356 households for Chhawani (339).

What is the male and female population of Chhawani (339)?

The record lists 1,158 male residents and 442 female residents for Chhawani (339).

What is the sex ratio of Chhawani (339) village?

The sex ratio of Chhawani (339) is 381.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chhawani (339) village?

The reported geographical area of Chhawani (339) is 101 hectares.

What is the population density of Chhawani (339) village?

The approximate population density of Chhawani (339) is 1,584.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chhawani (339)?

The nearest town listed for Chhawani (339) is Dharmsala, about 8 km away.

How far is Chhawani (339) from the district headquarters?

Chhawani (339) is about 8 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chhawani (339) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chhawani (339) is about 8 km from Dharmsala, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chhawani (339)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school for Chhawani (339).

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chhawani (339).

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Chhawani (339).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chhawani (339).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.