Pukhri

Pukhri is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 6km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Pukhari is the gram panchayat of Pukhri village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pukhri is 007413. The village spans a total geographical area of 39.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176303. Dalhousie(cb) is nearest town to Pukhri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pukhri 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 Pukhri

Population of Pukhri

According to the 2011 Census, Pukhri has a total population of about 775, with approximately 381 males and 394 females. The sex ratio is around 1034 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 70 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 14 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 548. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.03%, with male literacy at about 87.14% and female literacy near 67.26%. There are around 165 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pukhri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pukhri

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

Nearby Villages of Pukhri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pukhri