Gharahan

Gharahan is a village located in Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 38km away from district headquarter Jhanduta. Jhanduta is the sub-district headquarter of Gharahan village. As per 2009 stats, Nakhlera is the gram panchayat of Gharahan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gharahan is 019474. The village spans a total geographical area of 60.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174017. Naina Devi is nearest town to Gharahan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gharahan 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 Gharahan

Population of Gharahan

According to the 2011 Census, Gharahan has a total population of about 262, with approximately 134 males and 128 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 28 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 75.57%, with male literacy at about 83.58% and female literacy near 67.19%. There are around 61 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gharahan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gharahan

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

Nearby Villages of Gharahan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gharahan