Chhukha Dzongkhag was established in April 1987, coinciding with the beginning of the sixth plan. The dzongkhag has one Drungkhag and 11 geogs Viz Sampheling, Bongo, Bjachho, Chapchha, Darla, Dungna, Getena, Geling, Lokchina, Metakha and Phuentsholing.
Chhukha is the main entry points for import and commercial hub of the country. Major hydro power plants, which are key source of national income are also located in Chhukha dzongkhag. This comparative advantage can foster rapid economic growth of the Dzongkhag
Chhukha dzongkhag covers an area of about 1,882.38 sq.kilometers with elevations ranging from 200 to 3500m above sea level. Overall arable land forms only around 4.63% percent of the total area of the Dzongkhag with average landholding of 5.6 acres per household.
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