Thakrouta - Pukhri, Chamba

Thakrouta is a village situated in the Pukhri tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from Chamba. Jhulada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakrouta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakrouta is 007739. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.26 hectares and falls under the 176319 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town.

Thakrouta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Churah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thakrouta

As per Census 2011, Thakrouta village has a total population of 535 people, consisting of 261 males and 274 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 344 literate and 191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thakrouta are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population535261274
Child Population (0–6 yrs)714328
Scheduled Castes (SC)1125854
Scheduled Tribes (ST)824141
Literate Population344197147
Illiterate Population19164127

Nearby Villages of Thakrouta

Thakrouta 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 Thakrouta

Thakrouta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chamba to Thakrouta is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thakrouta

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thakrouta village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Thakrouta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thakrouta village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thakrouta

Where is Thakrouta located?

Thakrouta village is located in Pukhri Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thakrouta?

The Gram Panchayat of Thakrouta is Jhulada.

What is the pincode of Thakrouta?

The pincode of Thakrouta is 176319.

What is the population of Thakrouta?

Thakrouta has a total population of 535, including 261 males and 274 females.

How many households are there in Thakrouta?

There are 104 households in Thakrouta.

What is the literacy rate in Thakrouta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thakrouta is 64.30%. Male literacy is 75.48% and female literacy is 53.65%.