Ghaihr

Ghaihr is a village located in Dharmsala tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from Dharmsala, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Ghaihr village. As per 2009 stats, Jhiyol is the gram panchayat of Ghaihr village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghaihr unique in its vibrant Dharmsala-Kangra region. You’ll see Ghaihr’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 Ghaihr

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghaihr is 009603. The village spans a total geographical area of 53.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176001. Yol is nearest town to Ghaihr village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Ghaihr 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 Dharamshala 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 Ghaihr

Population of Ghaihr

According to the 2011 Census, Ghaihr has a total population of about 285, with approximately 148 males and 137 females. The sex ratio is around 925 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 34 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 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 76.14%, with male literacy at about 79.73% and female literacy near 72.26%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghaihr's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghaihr

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

Nearby Villages of Ghaihr

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghaihr