Bhalai

Bhalai is a village located in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 35km away from district headquarter Brangal. Brangal is the sub-district headquarter of Bhalai village. As per 2009 stats, Bhalei is the gram panchayat of Bhalai village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhalai unique in its vibrant Bhalai-Chamba region. You’ll see Bhalai’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 Bhalai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhalai is 007325. The village spans a total geographical area of 214 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176308. Chamba is nearest town to Bhalai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhalai 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 Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhalai

Population of Bhalai

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalai has a total population of about 691, with approximately 324 males and 367 females. The sex ratio is around 1132 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 94 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 158 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 65.99%, with male literacy at about 74.38% and female literacy near 58.58%. There are around 128 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhalai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhalai

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalai

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

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