Gahal

Gahal is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 64km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Gahal village. As per 2009 stats, Kharal is the gram panchayat of Gahal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gahal is 007245. The village spans a total geographical area of 157 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176320. Chamba is nearest town to Gahal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gahal 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 Gahal

Population of Gahal

According to the 2011 Census, Gahal has a total population of about 403, with approximately 196 males and 207 females. The sex ratio is around 1056 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 12 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.83%, with male literacy at about 68.88% and female literacy near 43.48%. There are around 70 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gahal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gahal

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

Nearby Villages of Gahal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gahal