Chitragam
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Chitragam
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| nickname = Chitra Gam
| settlement_type = Tehsil
| pushpin_map = India Jammu and Kashmir
| pushpin_label_position = right
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
| coordinates = {{coord|33.77|N|74.9|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Kashmir
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Shopian
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| unit_pref = Metric
| area_rank = 7th
| area_total_km2 = 5
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| blank1_name_sec1 =
| blank1_info_sec1 =
| blank2_name_sec1 = Literacy
| blank2_info_sec1 = 63.73%
| blank3_name_sec1 = Distance from Shopian
| blank3_info_sec1 = {{convert|13.4|km|mi}}
| blank3_name_sec2 = Distance from Srinagar via NH1
| blank3_info_sec2 = {{convert|67.4|km|mi}}
| population_as_of = 2011
| population = 436 householders
| population_density_km2 = auto
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English{{cite web |url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/222037.pdf |title=The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 |publisher=The Gazette of India|date=27 September 2020 |access-date=27 September 2020}}{{cite news | title=Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020 | work=Rising Kashmir | date=23 September 2020 | url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/parliament-passes-jk-official-languages-bill-2020 | access-date=23 September 2020 | archive-date=24 September 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924141909/http://risingkashmir.com/news/parliament-passes-jk-official-languages-bill-2020 | url-status=dead }}
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN Code
| postal_code = 192303
| website =
| footnotes =
}} Chitra Gam is a tehsil and a town in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. It was upgraded to Tehsil under the administration of Shopian district.{{cite web |url=http://indiawater.gov.in/IMISWeb/DataEntry/HabitationDirectory/Reports/Rep_DirectoryList.aspx?Condition=P50votMRqBU%3D&id=rv7zif4VMn3WvddU6RkVVw%3D%3D&StateName=WnDkXXGG7DfCRzL86M0imSGSDkJghC4%2B&DistrictName=UwqikSg0P58%3D&level=cMpX3xtH%2BqA%3D&sublevel=zf5afxWBEDk%3D |title=List of Villages |website=indiawater.gov.in |publisher=Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation}}{{cite web|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/news/complete-list-of-new-administrative-units/163299.html |title=Complete List of New Administrative Units: |website=greaterkashmir.com |publisher=Greater Kashmir}}{{cite web|url=https://kashmirreader.com/2017/05/27/chitragam-tehsil-headless-6-months/ |title=Chitragam tehsil headless for 6 months |website=kashmirreader.com |publisher=Kashmir Reader}} It is situated {{cvt|13|km}} away from Shopian, where its district administrative units and district headquarters are located, and at a distance of {{cvt|67.4|km}}, the state summer capital Srinagar is situated via Srinagar-Pulwama road.{{cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/3342-chitra-gam-jammu-and-kashmir.html |title=Chitra Gam Population - Shupiyan, Jammu and Kashmir |website=census2011.co.in |publisher=Census 2011 India}} This village is bounded by Molo, Maladair, Sugoo, and Handhama villages. It {{cvt|8.9|km}} away from Achan Rambi Ara Bridge.{{cite web|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Achan+Rambi+Ara+Bridge,+Panjran/Chitra+Gam+192303/@33.7947714,74.9226726,14z/am=t/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x38e21d8015bf279b:0xf1dc6f73e9389d8e!2m2!1d74.9689868!2d33.8029121!1m5!1m1!1s0x38e1f70dbd4e6e7b:0xb8858a2648f9d002!2m2!1d74.9113776!2d33.7762112 |title=Achan Rambi Ara Bridge |website=google.co.in/maps |publisher=Google Maps}}{{cite web|url=http://shopian.nic.in/Downloads/List%20of%20Volunteers%20DM.pdf |title=Government of Jammu and Kashmir |website=shopian.nic.in |publisher=District Shopian}}
Demographics
As per the report of 2011 Census of India, Chitragam is home of 436 householders which extends to 2,634 individuals, of which 1,320 are male and 1,314 are female.{{cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/0113_PART_B_DCHB_SUPHIYAN.pdf |title=district census handbook |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=2011 Census of India}}
See also
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Chitragam is a town in Shopian district which is known for his huge area and population. It is attractive town as it’s covered with apple orchards and small villages.
Chitragam town has almost 1000 plus households presently