Kholi Kufar - Dalhousie, Chamba
Kholi Kufar is a village situated in the Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalhousie and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Chamba. Osal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kholi Kufar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kholi Kufar is 007456. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.32 hectares and falls under the 176303 pincode. Dalhousie is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Kholi Kufar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kholi Kufar
As per Census 2011, Kholi Kufar village has a total population of 146 people, consisting of 68 males and 78 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,147 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 95 literate and 51 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kholi Kufar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 146 | 68 | 78 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 139 | 63 | 76 |
| Literate Population | 95 | 53 | 42 |
| Illiterate Population | 51 | 15 | 36 |
Nearby Villages of Kholi Kufar
Kholi Kufar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kholi Kufar
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kholi Kufar.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalhousie to Kholi Kufar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamba to Kholi Kufar is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kholi Kufar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kholi Kufar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Kholi Kufar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kholi Kufar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kholi Kufar
Where is Kholi Kufar located?
Kholi Kufar village is located in Dalhousie Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kholi Kufar?
The Gram Panchayat of Kholi Kufar is Osal.
What is the pincode of Kholi Kufar?
The pincode of Kholi Kufar is 176303.
What is the population of Kholi Kufar?
Kholi Kufar has a total population of 146, including 68 males and 78 females.
How many households are there in Kholi Kufar?
There are 32 households in Kholi Kufar.
What is the literacy rate in Kholi Kufar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kholi Kufar is 65.07%. Male literacy is 77.94% and female literacy is 53.85%.