Than - Baroh, Kangra
Than is a village situated in the Baroh tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Touru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Than village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Than is 010140. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.61 hectares and falls under the 176054 pincode. Nagrota Bagwan is the nearest town.
Than village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nagrota Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Than
According to the 2011 Census, Than village had a total population of 58 people, including 28 males and 30 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.36%, with male literacy at 81.48% and female literacy at 73.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.
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 Population | 58 | 28 | 30 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 41 | 22 | 19 |
| Illiterate Population | 17 | 6 | 11 |
Nearby Villages of Than
Than 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 Than
Public transport in the Than is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Than is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Than
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Than village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Than
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Than village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Than
Where is Than located?
Than village is located in Baroh Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Than?
The Gram Panchayat of Than is Touru.
What is the pincode of Than?
The pincode of Than is 176054.
What is the population of Than?
Than had a total population of 58, including 28 males and 30 females.
How many households are there in Than?
Than had 13 households.
What is the literacy rate in Than?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Than was 77.36%. Male literacy was 81.48% and female literacy was 73.08%.