Bhel

Bhel is a village located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 33km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Bhel village. As per 2009 stats, Kuthera is the gram panchayat of Bhel village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhel unique in its vibrant Ghumarwin-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Bhel’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 Bhel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhel is 018927. The village spans a total geographical area of 94.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174026. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Bhel village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bhel 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 Bhel

Population of Bhel

According to the 2011 Census, Bhel has a total population of about 335, with approximately 164 males and 171 females. The sex ratio is around 1042 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 20 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 57 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 84.78%, with male literacy at about 90.24% and female literacy near 79.53%. There are around 84 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhel

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

Nearby Villages of Bhel

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhel