Chaupal

ChaupaL (ChopaL) : CHAUPAL is a town and a nagar panchayat in Shimla district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.

GeographY : Chaupal is located at 30.95' N, 77.58'

E It has an average elevation of 2350 metres (7709feet).

DemographicS : As of 2005 India census,^[2] Chaupal had a population of 6786. Males constitute 58% of the population and females 42%. Chaupal has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 80% and female literacy of 73%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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 near Chaupal such as Tharoch,Poran, Pauria, Bamta, Rinjat, Khaddar, Matal, Chanju(Chopal), Jhina, Kashah, Rushlah, Dewat, Shilikyan, Shantha, Maraog, Sarain 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 (14.0 °F) to 18 °C (64 °F)
Temp in Summer:20 °C (68 °F) to 32 °C (90 °F)

FamouS TourisT PlaceS :
JHINA
SARAIN
THAROCH
CHURDHAR
KUPVI
CHAUPAL(CHOPAL)
MAROAG

FamouS TempleS Of CHAUPAL :

Shirgul Devta Temple Chaupal
Lankara Vir Devta Temple Chaupal
Naag Devta Temple Maatal (Maraog)
Shirgul Devta Temple Churdhar
Bijjat Devta Temple Sarain
Mahasu Devta Temple Tharoch
Pidi Mata Temple Jhina
Rehatna Devta Temple Jabna(Jhina)
Kadasan Mata Temple Shapda (Nanhar)
Doam Devta Temple Bhot (Jhina)

MaiN InformatioN :

Country- India.

State- Himachal Pradesh.

Disst- Shimla.

Tehsil- Chopal(Chaupal).

Sub Tehsil 1.- Nerwa.

Sub Tehsil 2.- Kupvi.

City Population-6,786.

Tehsil Population- 2,55320.

Tehsil Area- 917 sq.km.

City Area- 5.746 sq.km.

Elevation- 2350 m (7709 ft).

Cities- 3 (Chopal,Nerwa(Trade Capital of Chopal),Kupvi).

Panchayats-57,15 Panchayats of Theog now in Chopal. 72 Panchayats in Chopal.

M.L.A- Subhash Chand Manglate(INC).

Forest - 78%.

Pin code- 171211.

Telephone code- 01783.

Vehicle code- 08,08A,08B,08C.