Ghalon
About Ghalon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Ghalon village is 017597. Ghalon village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 37 hectares. Ghalon has a total population of 201 peoples, out of which male population is 103 while female population is 98. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 951 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of ghalon village is 80.10% out of which 85.44% males and 74.49% females are literate. There are about 56 houses in ghalon village. Pincode of ghalon village locality is 176041.
When it comes to administration, Ghalon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Ghalon village comes under Barsar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Bhota is nearest town to ghalon village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Ghalon
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 201 | 103 | 98 |
| Children (0-6) | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 93 | 49 | 44 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 161 | 88 | 73 |
| Illiterate Population | 40 | 15 | 25 |
Connectivity of Ghalon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ghalon
Where is Ghalon located?
Ghalon village is situated in Barsar Tehsil, within the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghalon?
The Gram Panchayat of Ghalon is Morsu Sultani (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Ghalon?
The pincode of Ghalon is 176041, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Ghalon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ghalon is 201, with 103 males and 98 females.
How many households are there in Ghalon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ghalon village has a total of 56 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ghalon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ghalon is 80.10%. The male literacy rate is 85.44%, while the female literacy rate is 74.49%.