Than

Than is a village located in Nadaun tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 19km away from district headquarter Nadaun. Nadaun is the sub-district headquarter of Than village. As per 2009 stats, Jol Sappar is the gram panchayat of Than village.

Than has its own place in the vibrant Hamirpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Than

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Than is 016708. The village spans a total geographical area of 63.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177040. Nadaun is nearest town to Than village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Than 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.

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Population of Than

Below is a concise population overview of Than as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 280 135 145
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 17 6 11
Scheduled Castes (SC) 118 55 63
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 245 127 118
Illiterate Population 35 8 27

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Than village:

  • The total population of Than village is around 280, including approximately 135 males and 145 females, with a sex ratio of 1074 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 17 children aged 0–6 years in Than village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Than village has 118 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Than village is about 87.50%, with male literacy at 94.07% and female literacy at 81.38%.
  • There are around 59 households in Than village.

Connectivity of Than

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Than

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Than

Where is Than located?
Than village is situated in Nadaun Tehsil, within the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Than?
The Gram Panchayat of Than is Jol Sappar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Than?
The pincode of Than is 177040, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Than as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Than is 280, with 135 males and 145 females.
How many households are there in Than as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Than village has a total of 59 households.
What is the literacy rate in Than as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Than is 87.50%. The male literacy rate is 94.07%, while the female literacy rate is 81.38%.