Och Khurad - Alampur, Kangra

Och Khurad is a village situated in the Alampur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 85 km from Dharmsala. Kuhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Och Khurad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Och Khurad is 011328. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.8 hectares and falls under the 176082 pincode. Tira Sujanpur is the nearest town.

Och Khurad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaisinghpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Och Khurad

According to the 2011 Census, Och Khurad village had a total population of 176 people, including 87 males and 89 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.64%, with male literacy at 83.75% and female literacy at 71.60%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1768789
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1578
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1256758
Illiterate Population512031

Nearby Villages of Och Khurad

Och Khurad is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Och Khurad

Och Khurad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Och Khurad is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Och Khurad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Och Khurad village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Och Khurad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Och Khurad village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Och Khurad

Where is Och Khurad located?

Och Khurad village is located in Alampur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Och Khurad?

The Gram Panchayat of Och Khurad is Kuhan.

What is the pincode of Och Khurad?

The pincode of Och Khurad is 176082.

What is the population of Och Khurad?

Och Khurad had a total population of 176, including 87 males and 89 females.

How many households are there in Och Khurad?

Och Khurad had 41 households.

What is the literacy rate in Och Khurad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Och Khurad was 77.64%. Male literacy was 83.75% and female literacy was 71.60%.