Khal

Khal is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 32km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Khal village. As per 2009 stats, Saloa is the gram panchayat of Khal village.

Here you can discover what makes Khal unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Khal’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 Khal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khal is 019562. The village spans a total geographical area of 223.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174201. Naina Devi is nearest town to Khal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khal 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 Sri naina Deviji 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 Khal

Population of Khal

According to the 2011 Census, Khal has a total population of about 675, with approximately 333 males and 342 females. The sex ratio is around 1027 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 108 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 96 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 217. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.44%, with male literacy at about 70.57% and female literacy near 58.48%. There are around 126 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khal

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

Nearby Villages of Khal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khal