Khankur

Khankur is a village located in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 42km away from district headquarter Brangal. Brangal is the sub-district headquarter of Khankur village. As per 2009 stats, Drekadi is the gram panchayat of Khankur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khankur is 007341. The village spans a total geographical area of 123 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176317. Chamba is nearest town to Khankur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khankur 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 Khankur

Population of Khankur

According to the 2011 Census, Khankur has a total population of about 388, with approximately 193 males and 195 females. The sex ratio is around 1010 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 35 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 19. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.11%, with male literacy at about 74.61% and female literacy near 49.74%. There are around 76 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khankur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khankur

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

Nearby Villages of Khankur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khankur