Chaupal is a City and a nagar panchayat

Nagar Panchayat

A nagar palika or nagar panchayat is a form of an urban political unit in India comparable to a municipality.An urban centre with more than 30,000 and less than 100,000 inhabitants is classified as a nagar panchayat....

 in Shimla district

Shimla district

Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, lies between the longitude 77.00" and 78.19" east and latitude 30.45" and 31.44" north, has its headquarters at Shimla city. It is surrounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the east, Uttarakhand in the south, Sirmaur in the west...

  in the state of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

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, India

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Geography

Chaupal is located at 30.95°N 77.58°E. It has an average elevation of 2550;metres (8366 feet).
110 km away from capital Shimla by road.

Demographics

India census

Census

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, Chaupal had a population of 10888. Males constitute 58% of the population and females 42%. Chaupal has an average literacy rate of 97%.

It is very famous for the production of high quality apples which are exported from India to many countries. It is also famous for tourism. There are many apple growing Belts in Chaupal such as Tharoch, Poran, Pauria, Bamta, Rinjat, Khaddar, Matal, Chanju (Chopal), Kashah, Rushlah, satota(halau,shalan)Dewat,Kakhrona, Shilikyan, Shantha,Sunarli, Maraog (Richest Village Of Asia),Bigraoli, Jhina, Sarain nar koti kiarnoo and so on.

The town of Chaupal is surrounded by forest of Deodar trees . The snow clad peaks form the backdrop of the town enhances the beauty of Chaupal. The town is dotted with the wood and slate houses. The town is among the most important starting point for the tourist who like to trek to the Churdhar Peak.

Among the other attractive places of the town of Chaupal,there is an old temple that is Lankra Vir.The Temple is situated above the town of Chaupal.There is another famous temple in Sarain named the Bijjat Temple. Sarain is a place located near the town of Chaupal. For reaching Chaupal one has travel for a distance of 110 km from Shimla.

Climate

In winter, the temperature can hover around freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate is pleasant and cottons / light woolens are suggested. Churdhar receives heavy snowfall in winter season.

• Temp in Winnter:-10 C to 18 °C (64.4 °F)
• Temp in Summer:20 °C (68 °F) to 32 °C (89.6 °F)

Famous Temples of Tehsil Chaupal

• Durga Mata Mandir, Bamta
• lankar Veer Maharaj Mandir, Bamta
• Dakreyi Devta Mandir, Pujarli(Bamta)
• shimli maharaj temple,Gumma
• Naag Devta Mandir, Bhabar(Bamta)
• Mainshar Devta Temple Mashran
• jaga Mata Mandir Poran
• Shirgul Devta Mandir Chaupal
• Lankara Vir Devta Mandir Chaupal
• Naag Devta Mandir Maatal (Maraog)
• Shirgul Devta Mandir Churdhar
• Bijjat Devta Mandir Sarain
• Mahasu Devta Mandir Tharoch
• Pidi Mata Mandir Jhina
• Rehatna Devta Mandir Jabna (Jhina)
• Kadasan Mata Mandir Shapda (Nanhar)
• Doam Devta Mandir Bhot (Jhina)
• Diundreshwari Mata Mandir Diunder (Nanhar)
• Shirgul Devta Mandir Jodna
• Chitra Mata Nar Bamta

shirgul devta shalan
kali mata isshon