Vekal

Vekal is a village located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 34km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Vekal village. As per 2009 stats, Pater is the gram panchayat of Vekal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vekal is 018931. The village spans a total geographical area of 43.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174026. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Vekal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Vekal 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 Vekal

Population of Vekal

According to the 2011 Census, Vekal has a total population of about 164, with approximately 81 males and 83 females. The sex ratio is around 1024 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 17 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 97 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 78.66%, with male literacy at about 85.19% and female literacy near 72.29%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vekal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Vekal

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

Nearby Villages of Vekal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Vekal