Nangal Village Overview
Nangal is a village in Dera Gopipur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It lies about 65 km from Dharmsala district headquarters. Dera Gopipur is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Beehan is the Gram Panchayat for Nangal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Nangal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nangal is 010235. The village covers a geographical area of 317.62 hectares and has a pincode of 177103. Dera Gopipur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Nangal
Population & Demographics of Nangal
This section provides population and demographic details of Nangal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 999 | 473 | 526 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 100 | 36 | 64 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 301 | 147 | 154 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 83 | 39 | 44 |
| Literate Population | 785 | 406 | 379 |
| Illiterate Population | 214 | 67 | 147 |
Key population details of Nangal village are given below:
- Nangal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 999, including approximately 473 males and 526 females, with a sex ratio of 1112 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 301 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 83 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Nangal village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.58%.
- There are around 238 households in Nangal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Nangal
Transport facilities help residents of Nangal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Nangal
The following villages are located close to Nangal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nangal
- Where is Nangal located?
- Nangal village is located in Dera Gopipur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Nangal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Nangal is Beehan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Nangal?
- The pincode of Nangal is 177103.
- What is the population of Nangal?
- Nangal has a total population of 999, including 473 males and 526 females.
- How many households are there in Nangal?
- There are 238 households in Nangal.
- What is the literacy rate in Nangal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nangal is 78.58%. Male literacy is 85.84% and female literacy is 72.05%.