Hamwar

Hamwar is a village located in Namhol tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 22km away from district headquarter Namhol. Namhol is the sub-district headquarter of Hamwar village. As per 2009 stats, Deoth is the gram panchayat of Hamwar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hamwar is 019922. The village spans a total geographical area of 48.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174032. Bilaspur is nearest town to Hamwar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Hamwar 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 Hamwar

Population of Hamwar

According to the 2011 Census, Hamwar has a total population of about 168, with approximately 86 males and 82 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 61 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 71.43%, with male literacy at about 77.91% and female literacy near 64.63%. There are around 31 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hamwar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hamwar

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

Nearby Villages of Hamwar

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

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