Duhak

Duhak is a village located in Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 28km away from district headquarter Jhanduta. Jhanduta is the sub-district headquarter of Duhak village. As per 2009 stats, Sunhani is the gram panchayat of Duhak village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Duhak is 019303. The village spans a total geographical area of 137.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174029. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Duhak village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Duhak 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 Jhanduta 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 Duhak

Population of Duhak

According to the 2011 Census, Duhak has a total population of about 590, with approximately 315 males and 275 females. The sex ratio is around 873 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 273 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 17. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.49%, with male literacy at about 82.54% and female literacy near 76.00%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Duhak's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Duhak

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

Nearby Villages of Duhak

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Duhak