Kaphla

Kaphla is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Bathri is the gram panchayat of Kaphla village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaphla is 007442. The village spans a total geographical area of 62.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176306. Dalhousie is nearest town to Kaphla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kaphla 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 Kaphla

Population of Kaphla

According to the 2011 Census, Kaphla has a total population of about 416, with approximately 203 males and 213 females. The sex ratio is around 1049 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 33 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 224. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.99%, with male literacy at about 82.27% and female literacy near 56.34%. There are around 87 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kaphla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kaphla

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

Nearby Villages of Kaphla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaphla