Palog

Palog is a village located in Namhol tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from district headquarter Namhol. Namhol is the sub-district headquarter of Palog village. As per 2009 stats, Kotla is the gram panchayat of Palog village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palog is 019947. The village spans a total geographical area of 102 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174032. Bilaspur is nearest town to Palog village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Palog 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 Palog

Population of Palog

According to the 2011 Census, Palog has a total population of about 307, with approximately 157 males and 150 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 212 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 64.50%, with male literacy at about 70.06% and female literacy near 58.67%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palog's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palog

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

Nearby Villages of Palog

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

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