Bag - Bharoli, Kangra

Bag is a village situated in the Bharoli tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 67 km from Dharmsala. Ghurkal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bag is 010500. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.47 hectares and falls under the 176031 pincode. Nadaun is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bag

As per Census 2011, Bag village has a total population of 241 people, consisting of 105 males and 136 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,295 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 200 literate and 41 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bag are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population241105136
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291514
Literate Population20086114
Illiterate Population411922

Nearby Villages of Bag

Bag 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 Bag

Bag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 Bag is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bag

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Bag

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

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

FAQs about Bag

Where is Bag located?

Bag village is located in Bharoli Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bag?

The Gram Panchayat of Bag is Ghurkal.

What is the pincode of Bag?

The pincode of Bag is 176031.

What is the population of Bag?

Bag has a total population of 241, including 105 males and 136 females.

How many households are there in Bag?

There are 61 households in Bag.

What is the literacy rate in Bag?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bag is 82.99%. Male literacy is 81.90% and female literacy is 83.82%.