Manjhal

Manjhal is a village located in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 37km away from district headquarter Brangal. Brangal is the sub-district headquarter of Manjhal village. As per 2009 stats, Manjhali is the gram panchayat of Manjhal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Manjhal is 007336. The village spans a total geographical area of 126.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176308. Chamba is nearest town to Manjhal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Manjhal 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 Manjhal

Population of Manjhal

According to the 2011 Census, Manjhal has a total population of about 742, with approximately 371 males and 371 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 16 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 72.10%, with male literacy at about 83.02% and female literacy near 61.19%. There are around 136 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Manjhal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Manjhal

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

Nearby Villages of Manjhal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Manjhal