Gharun

Gharun is a village located in Dera Gopipur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 48km away from district headquarter Dera Gopipur. Dera Gopipur is the sub-district headquarter of Gharun village. As per 2009 stats, Dohag Dehriyan is the gram panchayat of Gharun village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gharun is 010460. The village spans a total geographical area of 98.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176029. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Gharun village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gharun 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 Gharun

Population of Gharun

According to the 2011 Census, Gharun has a total population of about 376, with approximately 185 males and 191 females. The sex ratio is around 1032 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 162 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 78.72%, with male literacy at about 84.32% and female literacy near 73.30%. There are around 88 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gharun's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gharun

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

Nearby Villages of Gharun

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gharun