Kehlu

Kehlu is a village located in Bhattiyat tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 56km away from district headquarter Chuari Khas. Chuari Khas is the sub-district headquarter of Kehlu village. As per 2009 stats, Nainikhadd is the gram panchayat of Kehlu village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kehlu is 007476. The village spans a total geographical area of 143 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176301. Dalhousie is nearest town to Kehlu village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kehlu 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 Bhattiyat 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 Kehlu

Population of Kehlu

According to the 2011 Census, Kehlu has a total population of about 484, with approximately 250 males and 234 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 75 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.32%, with male literacy at about 72.40% and female literacy near 59.83%. There are around 90 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kehlu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kehlu

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

Nearby Villages of Kehlu

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

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