Ghalon

Ghalon is a village located in Barsar tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 15km away from district headquarter Barsar. Barsar is the sub-district headquarter of Ghalon village. As per 2009 stats, Morsu Sultani is the gram panchayat of Ghalon village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghalon unique in its vibrant Barsar-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Ghalon’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 Ghalon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghalon is 017597. The village spans a total geographical area of 37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176041. Bhota is nearest town to Ghalon village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Ghalon 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 Barsar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghalon

Population of Ghalon

According to the 2011 Census, Ghalon has a total population of about 201, with approximately 103 males and 98 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 22 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 93 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 80.10%, with male literacy at about 85.44% and female literacy near 74.49%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghalon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghalon

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

Nearby Villages of Ghalon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghalon