Bhinga

Bhinga is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 66km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Bhinga village. As per 2009 stats, Diur is the gram panchayat of Bhinga village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhinga is 007202. The village spans a total geographical area of 65.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176320. Chamba is nearest town to Bhinga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 65km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhinga 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 Bhinga

Population of Bhinga

According to the 2011 Census, Bhinga has a total population of about 326, with approximately 166 males and 160 females. The sex ratio is around 963 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 49 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 113 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 80. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.90%, with male literacy at about 69.88% and female literacy near 47.50%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhinga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhinga

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

Nearby Villages of Bhinga

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

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