Tikar

Tikar is a village located in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 60km away from district headquarter Brangal. Brangal is the sub-district headquarter of Tikar village. As per 2009 stats, Karwal is the gram panchayat of Tikar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tikar is 007294. The village spans a total geographical area of 335.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176312. Chamba is nearest town to Tikar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tikar 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 Tikar

Population of Tikar

According to the 2011 Census, Tikar has a total population of about 631, with approximately 312 males and 319 females. The sex ratio is around 1022 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 303 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 46.28%, with male literacy at about 53.85% and female literacy near 38.87%. There are around 111 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tikar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tikar

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

Nearby Villages of Tikar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tikar