Gowhla

Block / Tehsil Holi
District Chamba

About Gowhla

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gowhla village is 008073. Gowhla village is located in Holi tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 82km away from district headquarter Holi. Holi is the sub-district headquarter of Gowhla village. As per 2009 stats, Kuleth is the gram panchayat of Gowhla village.

The total geographical area of village is 201.37 hectares. Gowhla has a total population of 252 peoples, out of which male population is 132 while female population is 120. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 909 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gowhla village is 68.65% out of which 76.52% males and 60.00% females are literate. There are about 48 houses in gowhla village. Pincode of gowhla village locality is 176309.

When it comes to administration, Gowhla village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gowhla village comes under Bharmour Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to gowhla village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Gowhla

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 252 132 120
Literate Population 173 101 72
Illiterate Population 79 31 48

Connectivity of Gowhla

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gowhla

Where is Gowhla located?

Gowhla village is situated in Holi Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gowhla?

The Gram Panchayat of Gowhla is Kuleth (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Gowhla?

The pincode of Gowhla is 176309, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Gowhla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gowhla is 252, with 132 males and 120 females.

How many households are there in Gowhla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gowhla village has a total of 48 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gowhla as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gowhla is 68.65%. The male literacy rate is 76.52%, while the female literacy rate is 60.00%.