Kalar

Kalar is a village located in Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from district headquarter Jhanduta. Jhanduta is the sub-district headquarter of Kalar village. As per 2009 stats, Behna Jatan is the gram panchayat of Kalar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalar is 019354. The village spans a total geographical area of 128 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174031. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Kalar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kalar 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 Kalar

Population of Kalar

According to the 2011 Census, Kalar has a total population of about 497, with approximately 257 males and 240 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 43 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 188 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 78.67%, with male literacy at about 81.71% and female literacy near 75.42%. There are around 108 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalar

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

Nearby Villages of Kalar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalar