Gahar

Block / Tehsil Bilaspur Sadar
District Bilaspur

About Gahar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gahar village is 019748. Gahar village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 29.43 hectares. Gahar has a total population of 262 peoples, out of which male population is 135 while female population is 127. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 940 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gahar village is 80.15% out of which 85.19% males and 74.80% females are literate. There are about 66 houses in gahar village. Pincode of gahar village locality is 174012.

When it comes to administration, Gahar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gahar village comes under Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Bilaspur is nearest town to gahar village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Gahar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 262 135 127
Literate Population 210 115 95
Illiterate Population 52 20 32

Connectivity of Gahar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gahar

Frequently Asked Questions about Gahar

Where is Gahar located?

Gahar village is situated in Bilaspur Sadar Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gahar?

The Gram Panchayat of Gahar is Dhaun Kothi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Gahar?

The pincode of Gahar is 174012, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Gahar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gahar is 262, with 135 males and 127 females.

How many households are there in Gahar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gahar village has a total of 66 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gahar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gahar is 80.15%. The male literacy rate is 85.19%, while the female literacy rate is 74.80%.