District at a glance
Largest villages in Chamba district
- Kariyan (174)Chamba tehsil2,790
- Padhar (229)Saho tehsil2,667
- Banikhet Jarei (98B)Dalhousie tehsil2,599
- Udaipur 16)Chamba tehsil2,163
- Sarol (282)Chamba tehsil2,154
- Mangla (49)Chamba tehsil2,150
- Haripur (283)Chamba tehsil2,063
- Gehra (104)Dharwala tehsil1,705
- Sach (20)Chamba tehsil1,677
- Surgani (235)Saluni tehsil1,629
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in Chamba district
25 PIN codes across the villages of Chamba district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
- 176316× 229
- 176320× 141
- 176323× 106
- 176314× 99
- 176309× 92
- 176315× 92
- 176321× 88
- 176311× 86
- 176207× 85
- 176302× 82
- 176318× 72
- 176312× 64
- 176303× 61
- 176326× 54
- 176301× 40
- 176319× 35
- 176308× 34
- 176313× 34
- 176324× 34
- 176304× 31
- 176306× 22
- 176325× 11
- 176305× 2
- 176310× 2
and 1 more PIN codes
Chamba district
Chamba is a district of Himachal Pradesh. The Local Government Directory lists 16 tehsils and 1,598 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 4,82,965 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 16 tehsils of Chamba
Click any tehsil to see its villages, posts, and local services.
Gram panchayats of Chamba, tehsil-wise →
Neighbouring districts of Chamba, by distance →
Compare Chamba's two largest villages, Kariyan (174) and Padhar (229) →
Sorted alphabetically
Villages of Chamba
331 of 1,598 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Chamba district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 4,82,965 Census 2011
- Male population
- 2,41,960 Census 2011
- Female population
- 2,41,002 Census 2011
- Households
- 94,595 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 1,109 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 996 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 5.1 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 70.6% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Chamba
Based on the 1,598 of 1,598 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Chamba
Latest reports from markets in Chamba district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Apple | PMY Chamba | 7,000 | 8,000 | 7,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Banana | PMY Chamba | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,250 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | PMY Chamba | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | PMY Chamba | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Capsicum · Capsicum | PMY Chamba | 7,000 | 8,000 | 7,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | PMY Chamba | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Coriander(Leaves) | PMY Chamba | 6,000 | 6,500 | 6,250 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) | PMY Chamba | 8,000 | 10,000 | 9,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | PMY Chamba | 8,000 | 10,000 | 9,000 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | PMY Chamba | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Tomato | PMY Chamba | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | PMY Chamba | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | PMY Chamba | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | PMY Chamba | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | PMY Chamba | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,100 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Sponge gourd | PMY Chamba | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | PMY Chamba | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| French Beans(Frasbean) | PMY Chamba | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Guava · Guava | PMY Chamba | 9,000 | 10,000 | 9,500 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Methi(Leaves) · Methi | PMY Chamba | 5,500 | 6,000 | 5,750 | 23 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Chamba's shops.
News near Chamba
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
Elsewhere in Himachal Pradesh
- Free coaching for UPSC/HPPSC funded by MoSJE at CUHP, Dharamshala.
District Administration, Kangra · 21 Oct 2026
- Notification regarding maximum retail price inclusive of all taxes for the items.
District Administration, Kangra · 13 Oct 2026
- User-guide for Online Payment of Murabba Fee Installments Via IFMS Rajasthan
District Administration, Kangra · 8 Oct 2026
- Public Appeal: Population Enumeration (Phase II) of Census 2027 in Snow-Bound Areas of Himachal Pradesh
District Administration, Kullu · 28 Sept 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Chamba
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Chamba right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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Events in Chamba → · All emergency numbers →
Essential services & places near Chamba
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (321)
- Hospitals & clinics (55)
- Schools & anganwadis (28)
- Colleges & universities (2)
- Police & fire stations (8)
- Government offices (2)
- Temples (74)
- Churches (4)
- Other places of worship (44)
- Transport (43)
- Agriculture services (3)
- Community places (10)
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People often ask about Chamba district
Which state is Chamba district in?
Chamba district is in Himachal Pradesh.
How many tehsils and villages are there in Chamba district?
Chamba district has 16 tehsils and 1,598 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Chamba district?
The villages of Chamba district had a combined population of 4,82,965 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Chamba district?
The Local Government Directory code of Chamba district is 16.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.