Gahar

Gahar is a village located in Bilaspur Sadar tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from Bilaspur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gahar village. As per 2009 stats, Dhaun Kothi is the gram panchayat of Gahar village.

Here you can discover what makes Gahar unique in its vibrant Bilaspur Sadar-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Gahar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gahar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gahar is 019748. The village spans a total geographical area of 29.43 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174012. Bilaspur is nearest town to Gahar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gahar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gahar

Population of Gahar

According to the 2011 Census, Gahar has a total population of about 262, with approximately 135 males and 127 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 24 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 16 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.15%, with male literacy at about 85.19% and female literacy near 74.80%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gahar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gahar. As per the 2011 stats, Gahar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gahar

Knowing the nearby villages of Gahar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gahar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gahar