R.F. Kalatop - Dalhousie, Chamba
R.F. Kalatop is a village situated in the Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalhousie and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Chamba. Padhrotu serves as the Gram Panchayat for R.F. Kalatop village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of R.F. Kalatop is 007458. The village covers a total geographical area of 904.23 hectares and falls under the 176304 pincode. Dalhousie is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
R.F. Kalatop village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 R.F. Kalatop
According to the 2011 Census, R.F. Kalatop village had a total population of 507 people, including 270 males and 237 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.97%, with male literacy at 55.36% and female literacy at 26.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 475, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 507 | 270 | 237 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 90 | 46 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 475 | 249 | 226 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 175 | 124 | 51 |
| Illiterate Population | 332 | 146 | 186 |
Nearby Villages of R.F. Kalatop
R.F. Kalatop 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 R.F. Kalatop
R.F. Kalatop is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| 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 R.F. Kalatop is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamba to R.F. Kalatop is about 64 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 R.F. Kalatop
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for R.F. Kalatop village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in R.F. Kalatop
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving R.F. Kalatop village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about R.F. Kalatop
Where is R.F. Kalatop located?
R.F. Kalatop village is located in Dalhousie Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of R.F. Kalatop?
The Gram Panchayat of R.F. Kalatop is Padhrotu.
What is the pincode of R.F. Kalatop?
The pincode of R.F. Kalatop is 176304.
What is the population of R.F. Kalatop?
R.F. Kalatop had a total population of 507, including 270 males and 237 females.
How many households are there in R.F. Kalatop?
R.F. Kalatop had 101 households.
What is the literacy rate in R.F. Kalatop?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of R.F. Kalatop was 41.97%. Male literacy was 55.36% and female literacy was 26.42%.