Chaupal, Himachal Pradesh
| Chaupal | |
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| City | |
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Bijat Maharaj Temple in Village Sarain, Chaupal. | |
  Chaupal  Chaupal Location in Himachal Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°57′N 77°35′E / 30.95°N 77.58°ECoordinates: 30°57′N 77°35′E / 30.95°N 77.58°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Shimla |
| Government | |
| • INC | Balbir Singh Verma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,550 m (8,370 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,888 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 171211 |
| Telephone code | 01783 |
| Vehicle registration | 08,08A,08B,08C |
Chaupal is a town and nagar panchayat (city council) in the Shimla district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Geography
Chaupal is a Sub Division (administrative division) of Shimla District. It is surrounded by hills and forests of Deodars. It is also known for its densely covered areas of Himalayan Cedar trees in the city. This is one of the richest forest area of Himachal. Devdar,kail,fir spruce and ban trees are in plenty in forests of chaupal. Best quality Devdar in Asia are in Chaupal.One of the oldest Forest Division office is also at Chopal.at present the Forest Division Is headed by Mr A K VERMA.
Demographics
According to the 2010 Indian census,[1] Chaupal had a population of 10,888 people. Of the population, 58% are male, and 42% are female. Chaupal has a literacy rate of 89.65%.
This region is famous for the production of high quality apples,[2] which are exported internationally. Apple-growing areas in Chaupal include Chambi,Tharoch, Poran, Pauria, Peontra Valley, Bamta, Rinjat, Khaddar, Matal, Chanju (Chopal), Kashah, Rushlah, Satota (Halau, Shalan) Dewat, Kakhrona, Shilikyan, Shantha, Sunarli, Maraog(Asia's richest village) [3], Bigraoli, Jhina and Sarain nar koti kiarnoo.
Climate
Chaupal has a cool and moderate climate. Between December and March, the city gets heavy snow and the temperature can hover around freezing point. During the summer, the climate is warmer with temperatures around thirty degrees Celsius.
- Temp in Winter:−10 °C (14 °F) to 18 °C (64 °F)
- Temp in Summer:20 °C (68 °F) to 32 °C (90 °F)
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Business
In Chaupal, business speaks its words as it is well flourished and well diversified. People from different religions, communities and age groups are doing their respective businesses happily and peacefully for the last so many years. The oldest and the most famous business firm in the town is M/S Durganand Harinand or M/S DNHN, which is serving the tehsil for the last 4 decades. Customers have a belief that whatever they need is available in this firm.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ "Simla". npchopal.in.
- ↑ "Asia's Richest Villages". IndianRoots Daily (Blog). Retrieved 2015-12-28.