Ahni

Ahni is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Ahni village. As per 2009 stats, Salooni is the gram panchayat of Ahni village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ahni is 007233. The village spans a total geographical area of 136 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176320. Chamba is nearest town to Ahni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ahni 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 Ahni

Population of Ahni

According to the 2011 Census, Ahni has a total population of about 647, with approximately 306 males and 341 females. The sex ratio is around 1114 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 93 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 92 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 94. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.21%, with male literacy at about 70.59% and female literacy near 52.79%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ahni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ahni

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

Nearby Villages of Ahni

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

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