Gumbar

Gumbar is a village located in Dera Gopipur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 53km away from district headquarter Dera Gopipur. Dera Gopipur is the sub-district headquarter of Gumbar village. As per 2009 stats, Gummer is the gram panchayat of Gumbar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gumbar is 010461. The village spans a total geographical area of 112.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177116. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Gumbar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gumbar 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 Gumbar

Population of Gumbar

According to the 2011 Census, Gumbar has a total population of about 683, with approximately 338 males and 345 females. The sex ratio is around 1020 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 79 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 120 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 22. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.04%, with male literacy at about 81.66% and female literacy near 74.49%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gumbar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gumbar

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

Nearby Villages of Gumbar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gumbar