Nihan
About Nihan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Nihan village is 019307. Nihan village is located in Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from district headquarter Jhanduta. Jhanduta is the sub-district headquarter of Nihan village. As per 2009 stats, Samoh is the gram panchayat of Nihan village.
The total geographical area of village is 56.93 hectares. Nihan has a total population of 222 peoples, out of which male population is 109 while female population is 113. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1036 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of nihan village is 77.48% out of which 84.40% males and 70.80% females are literate. There are about 54 houses in nihan village. Pincode of nihan village locality is 174028.
When it comes to administration, Nihan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Nihan village comes under Jhanduta Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Ghumarwin is nearest town to nihan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Nihan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 222 | 109 | 113 |
| Children (0-6) | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 172 | 92 | 80 |
| Illiterate Population | 50 | 17 | 33 |
Connectivity of Nihan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nihan
Where is Nihan located?
Nihan village is situated in Jhanduta Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nihan?
The Gram Panchayat of Nihan is Samoh (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Nihan?
The pincode of Nihan is 174028, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Nihan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Nihan is 222, with 109 males and 113 females.
How many households are there in Nihan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Nihan village has a total of 54 households.
What is the literacy rate in Nihan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nihan is 77.48%. The male literacy rate is 84.40%, while the female literacy rate is 70.80%.