Jhalan

Jhalan is a village located in Nadaun tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from district headquarter Nadaun. Nadaun is the sub-district headquarter of Jhalan village. As per 2009 stats, Jhallan is the gram panchayat of Jhalan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhalan is 016586. The village spans a total geographical area of 139.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177301. Nadaun is nearest town to Jhalan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jhalan 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 Nadaun 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 Jhalan

Population of Jhalan

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalan has a total population of about 718, with approximately 357 males and 361 females. The sex ratio is around 1011 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 92 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 221 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 78.69%, with male literacy at about 80.11% and female literacy near 77.29%. There are around 130 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhalan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhalan

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalan

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

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