Langera - Saluni, Chamba
Langera is a village situated in the Saluni tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Bhandal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Langera village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Langera is 007101. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.57 hectares and falls under the 176320 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town.
Langera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Langera
According to the 2011 Census, Langera village had a total population of 123 people, including 60 males and 63 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.85%, with male literacy at 96.08% and female literacy at 62.26%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 123 | 60 | 63 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 82 | 49 | 33 |
| Illiterate Population | 41 | 11 | 30 |
Nearby Villages of Langera
Langera 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 Langera
Langera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chamba to Langera is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Langera
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Langera village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Langera
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Langera village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Langera
Where is Langera located?
Langera village is located in Saluni Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Langera?
The Gram Panchayat of Langera is Bhandal.
What is the pincode of Langera?
The pincode of Langera is 176320.
What is the population of Langera?
Langera had a total population of 123, including 60 males and 63 females.
How many households are there in Langera?
Langera had 20 households.
What is the literacy rate in Langera?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Langera was 78.85%. Male literacy was 96.08% and female literacy was 62.26%.