Thana

Thana is a village located in Dera Gopipur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 45km away from district headquarter Dera Gopipur. Dera Gopipur is the sub-district headquarter of Thana village. As per 2009 stats, Dohag Dehriyan is the gram panchayat of Thana village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thana is 010467. The village spans a total geographical area of 68.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176029. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Thana village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Thana 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 Thana

Population of Thana

According to the 2011 Census, Thana has a total population of about 361, with approximately 161 males and 200 females. The sex ratio is around 1242 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 43 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 58 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 127. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.30%, with male literacy at about 80.12% and female literacy near 66.00%. There are around 73 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Thana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Thana

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

Nearby Villages of Thana

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

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