Lahar

Lahar is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 48km away from district headquarter Dalhousie. Dalhousie is the sub-district headquarter of Lahar village. As per 2009 stats, Bailly is the gram panchayat of Lahar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lahar is 007409. The village spans a total geographical area of 170.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176304. Dalhousie(cb) is nearest town to Lahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lahar 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 Lahar

Population of Lahar

According to the 2011 Census, Lahar has a total population of about 469, with approximately 242 males and 227 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 51 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 143 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 70.79%, with male literacy at about 77.69% and female literacy near 63.44%. There are around 98 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lahar

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

Nearby Villages of Lahar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lahar