Drekri

Drekri is a village located in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 41km away from district headquarter Brangal. Brangal is the sub-district headquarter of Drekri village. As per 2009 stats, Drekadi is the gram panchayat of Drekri village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Drekri is 007340. The village spans a total geographical area of 178 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176312. Chamba is nearest town to Drekri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Drekri 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 Drekri

Population of Drekri

According to the 2011 Census, Drekri has a total population of about 677, with approximately 339 males and 338 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 99 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 205 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 58.49%, with male literacy at about 68.44% and female literacy near 48.52%. There are around 141 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Drekri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Drekri

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

Nearby Villages of Drekri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Drekri