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Chirgaon (Hindi:चिढ़गांव) is a Block/Tehsil in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Also known as Chhohara Valley (Hindi: छौआरा घाटी) is beautifully decorated tourist place with high Mountains and Deodar Trees at the banks of Pabbar River, and it is about 110 km from Shimla and 15 km from Rohru.

Scenically enchanting, Chirgaon has a trout hatchery. Good fishing spots in the area are Seema, Mandli, Sandhsu, Tikri and Dhamwari. Larot is another attractive spot near Chirgaon.This is the base for treks to Dodra - Kwar, the Sangla Valley and to Sarahan via Tacklech and to Nichar.

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Chirgaon Village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village.

Geography
Rohru is at 31.202°N, 77.7519°W. It has an average elevation of 1,525 metres (5,003 feet).

Rohru is very popular for highly dense forests and jungle ranges. The temperature remains around 10-15 C with fog covering the area most of the time throughout the year.

Throughout the year the climate and the weather conditions are perfect for apple production. These areas are highly rich in apple production. Nandpur region in Jubbal is also famous for its fine apples.


 * Temperature in winter = -2 to +5 degrees
 * Temperature in summer = +10 to +15 to +20 degrees

Climate
Shimla features a subtropical highland climate (Cwb) under the Köppen climate classification. The climate in Shimla is predominantly cool during winters and moderately warm during summer. Temperatures typically range from -4 C to 31 C over the course of a year. The average temperature during summer is between 19 and 28 C, and between -1 and 10 C in winter. Monthly precipitation varies between 15 mm in November and 434 mm in August. It is typically around 45 mm per month during winter and spring, and around 175 mm in June as the monsoon approaches. The average total annual precipitation is 1575 mm, which is much less than most other hill stations but still much heavier than on the plains. Snowfall in the region, which historically has taken place in the month of December, has lately (over the last fifteen years) been happening in January or early February every year. The maximum snowfall received in recent times was 38.6 cm on 18 January 2013. On two consecutive days (17 and 18 January 2013), the town received 63.6 cm of snow.

Economy
Source of income is Apple Production. Chirgaon, Rohru, Rampur these places are known for its Royal Apple's quality.

Demographics
According to 2011 Indian census, Chirgaon is a medium size village with total 233 families residing. The Chirgaon village has population of 1070 of which 568 are males while 502 are females as per Population Census 2011.

In Chirgaon village population of children with age 0-6 is 133 which makes up 12.43 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Chirgaon village is 884 which is lower than Himachal Pradesh state average of 972. Child Sex Ratio for the Chirgaon as per census is 797, lower than Himachal Pradesh average of 909.

Chirgaon village has lower literacy rate compared to Himachal Pradesh. In 2011, literacy rate of Chirgaon village was 78.44 % compared to 82.80 % of Himachal Pradesh. In Chirgaon Male literacy stands at 87.45 % while female literacy rate was 68.40 %.

Education
Chirgaon ( Bp) nearest schools has been listed as follows. Govt S S School Chirgaon	0.9 KM. Govt Sr Sec School Kaloti Ajeet Verma S School	6.5 KM. Primary School Jara	8.9 KM. Govt Boys Sen Sec School Rohru	12.6 KM. Senior Secondary School Lowerkoti	12.8 KM.

Places of Interest
CHANSHAL PASS : Like the resplendent crown for a noble face, the snow clad Chanshal range rises above the Pabbar Valley. At 4520 m the Chanshal Pass remains open from May to October. The Chanshal area also has some excellent ski slopes.

DODRA KWAR : The villages of Dodra and Kwar are separated by a few kilometers. Still unconnected by a motorable road, this pocket retains a pristine beauty. There are countless wild flowers and medicinal herbs, thick woods of flowering rhododendron, cedar and birch, waterfalls and fast-flowing streams. All this is set against a majestic backdrop of high peaks like the Sharangcha. The villages and their temples, are remarkable examples of local wood work skill and come packed with fascinating legends. The 45 km trek from Tikri to Kwar is via Larot, Chanshal, Gajyani-Thach, Kalapani, Dodra and Gaon Pujari, then over the Rupin stream at Gusangu, before Kwar. Other places worth seeing from Rohru are Sudash (17 km), Larot (36 km), Sungri (32 km) and Dhanwari (26 km) which is famous for trout fishing.

CHANDERNAHAN LAKE : Is situated in between beautiful snowy mountains at the height of4,000 meters(approximately)from sea level in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district.To reach Chandernahan lake you first need to reachRohru which is at a distance of 120 Kms from Shimla.From Rohru there is a road facility to village Tangnu & village Janglikh. These villages are also good to see if you are interested in knowing the actual traditional culture of Himachal Pradesh. From the village Tangnu it takes nearly 8 hours trek to complete your journey to Chandernahan lake.While doing trekking you will reachLitham Thach in between nearly after a trek of 3 or 4 hours. The word "Thach" means the a large plane area in hilly areas where goats and other animals used to eat grass, but this tradition is almost ended now with advancements.In this beautiful thach you will definately get the feel of heaven.Now on continuing your trek from here will lead you to Beautiful Chandernahan lake in 3 hours.

Villages in Chirgaon Tehsil
List of Villages in Chirgaon Tehsil/Block.

• Amboi

• Ambot

• Andhra

• Atgaon

• Badiara

• Bagi

• Bahli

• Bakora

• Banoti Khas

• Barshil

• Bhangara

• Bhatwa

• Bhatwari

• Bhetyani

• Bosari

• Chelala

• Chichwari

• Chirgaon

• Chiroti

• D.P.F. Bagi-II

• D.P.F. Bagi-III

• D.P.F. Bari

• D.P.F. Bhampar

• D.P.F. Dhunana

• D.P.F. Gewas

• D.P.F. Gokswari

• D.P.F. Hadwani

• D.P.F. Jabal

• D.P.F. Jitata

• D.P.F. Nirja

• D.P.F. Topn Jasan

• Dali

• Denwari

• Deodi

• Devi Dhar

• Dhagoli

• Dhak Gaon

• Dhamwari

• Dhar Gewas

• Dhar Jabal

• Dhunana

• Diswani

• Dodra Kwar

• Dumrera

• Dungiani

• Gajyani

• Gaonsari

• Gayari

• Gewas

• Gharshal Up Mahal

• Gokswari

• Goskwari

• Gumma

• Gumna

• Hadwani

• Haunchali

• Hingori

• Jabal

• Jadkot

• Jaghoti

• Jailot

• Jakhali

• Jakhi

• Jakhnoti

• Janglikh

• Jhalwari

• Jhanjwani

• Jhatwari

• Jitata

• Kaloti

• Kamraun

• Kanthali

• Khabal

• Kharot

• Kharshali

• Khasha Dhar

• Kulgaon

• Kutra

• Laka-Kiani

• Larot

• Limbra

• Magwani

• Maktot

• Mandli

• Manghara

• Masli

• Mathla

• Mayela

• Nandla

• Peja

• Pekha

• Petarli

• Pundras

• Ranol

• Raosi

• Rohal

• Sandasu

• Sari

• Seri

• Shagli

• Sharkali

• Shiladesh

• Sindasli

• Sondari

• Sunda Bhoura

• Tangnun

• Telga

• Thaitwari

• Thalathar

• Thali Jangla

• Thana

• Tikri

• Tiser

• Todsa

• Urui Up Mahal

• Wachari