Khungan

Khungan is a village located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 36km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Khungan village. As per 2009 stats, Paplah is the gram panchayat of Khungan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khungan is 018972. The village spans a total geographical area of 68.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174029. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Khungan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Khungan 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 Ghumarwin 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 Khungan

Population of Khungan

According to the 2011 Census, Khungan has a total population of about 462, with approximately 232 males and 230 females. The sex ratio is around 991 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 242 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 76.84%, with male literacy at about 81.90% and female literacy near 71.74%. There are around 99 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khungan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khungan

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

Nearby Villages of Khungan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khungan