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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Chaupal | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Town | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Bijat Maharaj Temple-Sarain-Chaupal-Himachal Pradesh-India.JPG | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = Bijat Maharaj Temple in Sarain village, Chaupal. | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Himachal Pradesh#India | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Himachal Pradesh, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|30.95|N|77.58|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Himachal Pradesh]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Shimla district|Shimla]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = | ||
| leader_title | | leader_title = BJP | ||
| leader_name | | leader_name = Balbir Singh Verma | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 8 | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 2550 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 7,886 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | ||
| timezone1 | | demographics1_title2 = Regional | ||
| utc_offset1 | | demographics1_info2 = [[Mahasu Pahari]] (Bishashau)<ref>{{cite web| website=Literary Herald |title=Language and dialect of Himachal Pradesh |url=https://tlhjournal.com/uploads/products/35.shradha-shandil-article.pdf?utm_}}</ref> | ||
| postal_code_type | | demographics1_title3 = | ||
| postal_code | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| area_code_type | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| area_code | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| registration_plate | | postal_code = 171211 | ||
| website | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| footnotes | | area_code = 01783 | ||
| registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India#HP.E2.80.94Himachal Pradesh|HP]]- 08, 08A, 08B, 08C | |||
| website = | |||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Chaupal''' is a | '''Chaupal''' is a town and [[nagar panchayat]] (city council) in the [[Shimla district]] of the Indian state of [[Himachal Pradesh]] | ||
Chaupal is located approximately 100Km from the state capital, Shimla. | |||
Chopal is well known for its fruit production namely apple, pear, apricots, and cherry. | |||
Farming is main occupations of people here. | |||
Chopal is also popular for its culture and temples. | |||
Temples and followers of many Gods can be found here: | |||
* Shirgul Devta – most prominent deity his temples can be found everywhere in Chopa . He is considered as king of Gods. | |||
* Bijat Maharaj – His temple is located at Sarain. He is considered as richest God of Chopal and one of the richest in Himachal and Uttrakhand. His gold Palaquin speaks that for itself. People who visit his temple can see his ideals and he is only God to allow that. | |||
* Devta Rehatna Maharaj – Considered as Lord of Jakholi pargana and king of 4 koond (4 worrier families). His temples can be located mainly at 3 villages, namely – Thalog, Jabna, Phalauna. | |||
* Doom devta – Can also be found across Chopal and Himachal. Is brotherly deity to Rehatna Maharaj. | |||
Maa Kali temple at Duinder and Brijeshwari mata are also some temples found in Chopal. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Chaupal is a [[Administrative subdivision| | Chaupal is a [[Administrative subdivision|sub division]] (administrative division) of Shimla District. It is surrounded by hills and forests of [[Cedrus deodara|Deodars]]. It is also known for its densely covered areas of Himalayan Cedar trees in the town. | ||
This is one of the richest forest areas of Himachal. Devdar, kail, fir spruce and ban trees are in plenty in forests of Chaupal. Best quality Devdar trees in Asia are in Chaupal,{{ | |||
This is one of the richest forest areas of Himachal. Devdar, kail, fir spruce and ban trees are in plenty in forests of Chaupal. Best quality Devdar trees in Asia are in Chaupal,{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} the timber extracted from these trees is very durable, have high strength, and is resistant to pests to some extent due to the presence of the extractives like cedar oil in the wood. The forest region of Chaupal is among the oldest Forest Department Divisions in the state; it is currently headed by [[Deputy Conservator of Forests|Divisional Forest Officer]] Ankit Kumar Singh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amarujala.com/city-and-states/20-thousand-liters-seedar-oil-recovered-at-chaupal?pageId=1|title=20 thousand liters seedar oil recovered at chaupal|work=[[Amar Ujala]]|accessdate=28 January 2018|date=1 February 2018}}</ref> | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
According to the 2011 Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Chaupal had a population of 7886 people. Of the population, 58% are male, and 42% are female. Chaupal has a literacy rate of 89.65%.The native language here is [[Mahasu Pahari language|Pahari]] but Hindi and English are also spoken. | According to the 2011 Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Chaupal had a population of 7886 people. Of the population, 58% are male, and 42% are female. Chaupal has a literacy rate of 89.65%. The native language here is [[Mahasu Pahari language|Pahari]] but Hindi and English are also spoken. | ||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
The region has high quality apples,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://npchopal.in/|title=Simla|work=npchopal.in}}</ref> which are exported internationally. Apple-growing areas in Chaupal include Pulbahal, Sari, Jaigarh, Tarapur (Nar), Chambi, Tharoch, Poran, Pauria, Bijmal, Peontra Valley, Bamta, Maraog, Rinjat, Khaddar, Matal, Chanju (Chopal), Kashah, Rushlah, Satota (Halau, Shalan) Dewat, Kakhrona, Shilikyan, Shantha, Sunarli, Maraog, Bigraoli, Jakholi (Jhina, Khathiyana ,Phaluna ,Nanhar) and Sarain.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Asia's Richest Villages|url = http://daily.indianroots.com/asias-richest-villages/|website = IndianRoots Daily (Blog)|accessdate = 2015-12-28|language = en-US|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160113001916/http://daily.indianroots.com/asias-richest-villages/|archive-date = 13 January 2016|url-status = dead}}</ref> | |||
== Climate == | == Climate == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:59, 2 January 2026
Chaupal | |
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Town | |
 Bijat Maharaj Temple in Sarain village, Chaupal. | |
  Chaupal Location in Himachal Pradesh, India  Chaupal Chaupal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 30°57′N 77°35′E / 30.95°N 77.58°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Shimla |
| Government | |
| • BJP | Balbir Singh Verma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,550 m (8,370 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,886 |
| • Density | 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Regional | Mahasu Pahari (Bishashau)[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 171211 |
| Telephone code | 01783 |
| Vehicle registration | HP- 08, 08A, 08B, 08C |
Chaupal is a town and nagar panchayat (city council) in the Shimla district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh
Chaupal is located approximately 100Km from the state capital, Shimla.
Chopal is well known for its fruit production namely apple, pear, apricots, and cherry.
Farming is main occupations of people here.
Chopal is also popular for its culture and temples.
Temples and followers of many Gods can be found here:
- Shirgul Devta – most prominent deity his temples can be found everywhere in Chopa . He is considered as king of Gods.
- Bijat Maharaj – His temple is located at Sarain. He is considered as richest God of Chopal and one of the richest in Himachal and Uttrakhand. His gold Palaquin speaks that for itself. People who visit his temple can see his ideals and he is only God to allow that.
- Devta Rehatna Maharaj – Considered as Lord of Jakholi pargana and king of 4 koond (4 worrier families). His temples can be located mainly at 3 villages, namely – Thalog, Jabna, Phalauna.
- Doom devta – Can also be found across Chopal and Himachal. Is brotherly deity to Rehatna Maharaj.
Maa Kali temple at Duinder and Brijeshwari mata are also some temples found in Chopal.
Geography[edit | edit source]
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 town.
This is one of the richest forest areas of Himachal. Devdar, kail, fir spruce and ban trees are in plenty in forests of Chaupal. Best quality Devdar trees in Asia are in Chaupal,[citation needed] the timber extracted from these trees is very durable, have high strength, and is resistant to pests to some extent due to the presence of the extractives like cedar oil in the wood. The forest region of Chaupal is among the oldest Forest Department Divisions in the state; it is currently headed by Divisional Forest Officer Ankit Kumar Singh.[2]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to the 2011 Indian census,[3] Chaupal had a population of 7886 people. Of the population, 58% are male, and 42% are female. Chaupal has a literacy rate of 89.65%. The native language here is Pahari but Hindi and English are also spoken.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The region has high quality apples,[4] which are exported internationally. Apple-growing areas in Chaupal include Pulbahal, Sari, Jaigarh, Tarapur (Nar), Chambi, Tharoch, Poran, Pauria, Bijmal, Peontra Valley, Bamta, Maraog, Rinjat, Khaddar, Matal, Chanju (Chopal), Kashah, Rushlah, Satota (Halau, Shalan) Dewat, Kakhrona, Shilikyan, Shantha, Sunarli, Maraog, Bigraoli, Jakholi (Jhina, Khathiyana ,Phaluna ,Nanhar) and Sarain.[5]
Climate[edit | edit source]
Chaupal has a cool and moderate climate. Between December and March, the town 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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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Language and dialect of Himachal Pradesh" (PDF). Literary Herald.
- ↑ "20 thousand liters seedar oil recovered at chaupal". Amar Ujala. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Simla". npchopal.in.
- ↑ "Asia's Richest Villages". IndianRoots Daily (Blog). Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2015.