As of the 2011 Census of India, the Chamba Municipal Council had a population of 19,933, though the wider urban agglomeration and surrounding district have grown significantly since then.
* **Gender:** The city maintains a relatively balanced sex ratio, with approximately 51% male and 49% female residents. * **Demographics:** The population is predominantly Hindu (over 90%), with small but established Muslim, Sikh, and Christian communities. * **Languages:** Chambeali and Hindi are the primary languages spoken. English is widely understood in educational and tourism settings. * **Education and Employment:** Chamba boasts a high literacy rate of over 86%, exceeding the national average. Employment is heavily concentrated in government services, tourism, small-scale commerce, and regional agricultural trade.
