Panyala - Ghumarwin, Bilaspur

Panyala is a village situated in the Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Kothi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panyala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panyala is 018941. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.02 hectares and falls under the 174021 pincode. Ghumarwin is the nearest town.

Panyala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghumarwin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panyala

According to the 2011 Census, Panyala village had a total population of 368 people, including 183 males and 185 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.80%, with male literacy at 92.26% and female literacy at 83.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population368183185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321517
Scheduled Castes (SC)1165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)873750
Literate Population295155140
Illiterate Population732845

Nearby Villages of Panyala

Panyala is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Panyala

Public transport in the Panyala is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bilaspur to Panyala is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panyala

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panyala village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Panyala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panyala village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Panyala

Where is Panyala located?

Panyala village is located in Ghumarwin Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Panyala?

The Gram Panchayat of Panyala is Kothi.

What is the pincode of Panyala?

The pincode of Panyala is 174021.

What is the population of Panyala?

Panyala had a total population of 368, including 183 males and 185 females.

How many households are there in Panyala?

Panyala had 88 households.

What is the literacy rate in Panyala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panyala was 87.80%. Male literacy was 92.26% and female literacy was 83.33%.