Chaupal, Himachal Pradesh

Chaupal (Lush Green Valley)
—  city  —
Chaupal (Lush Green Valley) Location of Chaupal (Lush Green Valley) in Himachal Pradesh and India
Coordinates	30°57′N 77°35′E / 30.95°N 77.58°E / 30.95; 77.58Coordinates: 30°57′N 77°35′E / 30.95°N 77.58°E / 30.95; 77.58
Country	India
State	Himachal Pradesh
District(s)	Shimla
INC	Subhash Chand Manglate
Population	10,888 (2010[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 2,550 metres (8,370 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 171211 • Telephone • +01783 • Vehicle • 08,08A,08B,08C

Chaupal is a City and a nagar panchayat in Shimla district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.

Geography

Chaupal is located at 30°57′N 77°35′E / 30.95°N 77.58°E / 30.95; 77.58.^[1] It has an average elevation of 2550;metres (8366 feet). 110 km away from capital Shimla by road.

Demographics

As of 2010^[update] India census,^[2] 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 (14 °F) to 18 °C (64 °F)
• Temp in Summer:20 °C (68 °F) to 32 °C (90 °F)

Chaupal
Climate chart (explanation)
J F M A M J J A S O N D     55   7 −10     47   9 −2     59   16 7     41   20 11     56   32 15     176   32 17     377   30 15     335   22 15     190   24 13     46   20 11     14   16 7     16   5 −5 Average max. and min. temperatures in °C Precipitation totals in mm
Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D     2.1   45 14     1.9   48 28     2.3   60 44     1.6   69 52     2.2   90 59     6.9   90 62     15   86 59     13   72 59     7.5   75 56     1.8   67 51     0.5   61 45     0.6   41 23 Average max. and min. temperatures in °F Precipitation totals in inches

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

References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chaupal
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 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.