Chowari (also known as Chuari Khas or Chuāri Khās) is a town and a Nagar Panchayat (City Council) in Chamba district, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Chowari
Town
The location of Chowari as shown within the map of Himachal Pradesh
The location of Chowari as shown within the map of Himachal Pradesh
Chowari
Location in Himachal Pradesh
The location of Chowari as shown within the map of Himachal Pradesh
The location of Chowari as shown within the map of Himachal Pradesh
Chowari
Chowari (India)
Coordinates: 32°26′00″N 76°01′00″E / 32.433331°N 76.016673°E / 32.433331; 76.016673
CountryIndia
StateHimachal Pradesh
DistrictChamba
Elevation
1,202 m (3,944 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,770
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Post code
176302
Area code+91-18992-xxxxx
Vehicle registrationHP-57
Websitehpchamba.nic.in

Geography

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Chowari is located at 32°26′N 76°01′E / 32.433°N 76.017°E / 32.433; 76.017. It has an average elevation of 1,202 metres (3,944 ft).[1]

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census, Chowari had a population of 3016.[2] Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Chowari has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 81% and female literacy is 70%. In Chowari, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

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  1. ^ Falling Chuari Khas, India Page. Rain Genomics, Inc.
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.