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★ District of Himachal Pradesh ★

Chamba

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About the district

Chamba — district of Himachal Pradesh

Chamba is a district in Himachal Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Chamba

Ancient temples, scenic Himalayan landscapes, and traditional handicrafts including wool shawls.

District HQ
Chamba

Must-visit places in Chamba

temple

Bharmani Temple

Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Bharmani, featuring intricate stone carvings and historical significance.

  • hill
    Khajjiar

    High-altitude meadow surrounded by dense forests, often called the mini Switzerland of India.

  • monument
    Chamba Palace

    Historic palace showcasing traditional Himalayan architecture and local heritage.

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Then & Now

Chamba district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
4,82,965
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
5,69,425
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
94,595
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
1,11,512
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,598 villages

Chamba district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
2,41,960Census 2011
Female population
2,41,005Census 2011
Sex ratio
996 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
94,595Census 2011
SC population
1,05,635Census 2011
ST population
1,32,907Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
5,69,425+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,11,512RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,80,852Census 2011
Cultivators
51,915Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,629Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
26,590 / 1,21,50222% complete
SBM-G toilets
6,743Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Chamba district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

0 places mapped
Coverage
0 of 1,598 villages have notable places mapped · 0%

No places ingested for Chamba district yet — the OSM spatial-join (§5.5) will populate them once it runs.

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Chamba district.

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All 14 mandals of Chamba

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1598 villages · 309 GPs
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Top villages in Chamba

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chamba

How many mandals and villages are in Chamba district?

Chamba district has 14 mandals and 1,598 revenue villages across 309 gram panchayats in Himachal Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Chamba district?

The district headquarters of Chamba is —.

What is the pincode of Chamba district?

Chamba district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Chamba may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Chamba fall under?

Chamba district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

When was Chamba district formed?

Chamba district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Chamba district?

Major rivers in Chamba district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.