Gharan

Gharan is a village located in Bhoranj tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 27km away from district headquarter Bhoranj. Bhoranj is the sub-district headquarter of Gharan village. As per 2009 stats, Dari is the gram panchayat of Gharan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gharan is 017812. The village spans a total geographical area of 52.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177021. Hamirpur is nearest town to Gharan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gharan 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 Bhoranj 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 Gharan

Population of Gharan

According to the 2011 Census, Gharan has a total population of about 221, with approximately 93 males and 128 females. The sex ratio is around 1376 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 43 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 76.02%, with male literacy at about 87.10% and female literacy near 67.97%. There are around 54 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gharan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gharan

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

Nearby Villages of Gharan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gharan