Suthan

Suthan is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 51km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Suthan village. As per 2009 stats, Dighai is the gram panchayat of Suthan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Suthan is 007235. The village spans a total geographical area of 72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176320. Chamba is nearest town to Suthan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

When it comes to local governance, Suthan 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 Suthan

Population of Suthan

According to the 2011 Census, Suthan has a total population of about 219, with approximately 117 males and 102 females. The sex ratio is around 871 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 84 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 62.56%, with male literacy at about 71.79% and female literacy near 51.96%. There are around 46 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Suthan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Suthan

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

Nearby Villages of Suthan

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

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