Bahni

Bahni is a village located in Dera Gopipur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 60km away from district headquarter Dera Gopipur. Dera Gopipur is the sub-district headquarter of Bahni village. As per 2009 stats, Kathog is the gram panchayat of Bahni village.

Here you can discover what makes Bahni unique in its vibrant Dera Gopipur-Kangra region. You’ll see Bahni’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 Bahni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bahni is 010431. The village spans a total geographical area of 101.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177101. Dera Gopipur is nearest town to Bahni village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bahni 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 Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bahni

Population of Bahni

According to the 2011 Census, Bahni has a total population of about 351, with approximately 182 males and 169 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 48 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 81.77%, with male literacy at about 81.87% and female literacy near 81.66%. There are around 75 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bahni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bahni

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

Nearby Villages of Bahni

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

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