Bihun

Bihun is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 98km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Bihun village. As per 2009 stats, Banantar is the gram panchayat of Bihun village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bihun is 006881. The village spans a total geographical area of 154 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176321. Chamba is nearest town to Bihun village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bihun 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 Churah 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 Bihun

Population of Bihun

According to the 2011 Census, Bihun has a total population of about 355, with approximately 163 males and 192 females. The sex ratio is around 1177 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 184 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 48.73%, with male literacy at about 55.21% and female literacy near 43.23%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bihun's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bihun

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

Nearby Villages of Bihun

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bihun