Khander

Khander is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 74km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Khander village. As per 2009 stats, Charda is the gram panchayat of Khander village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khander is 007067. The village spans a total geographical area of 144 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176321. Chamba is nearest town to Khander village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Khander 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 Khander

Population of Khander

According to the 2011 Census, Khander has a total population of about 339, with approximately 173 males and 166 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 145. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.36%, with male literacy at about 49.71% and female literacy near 36.75%. There are around 54 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khander's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khander

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

Nearby Villages of Khander

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khander