Loharkar

Loharkar is a village located in Dharmsala tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 4km away from Dharmsala, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Loharkar village. As per 2009 stats, Sudhed is the gram panchayat of Loharkar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Loharkar is 009506. The village spans a total geographical area of 15.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176215. Dharmsala is nearest town to Loharkar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Loharkar 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 Shahpur 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 Loharkar

Population of Loharkar

According to the 2011 Census, Loharkar has a total population of about 256, with approximately 128 males and 128 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 28 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 73 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 41. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.86%, with male literacy at about 82.81% and female literacy near 78.91%. There are around 57 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Loharkar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Loharkar

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

Nearby Villages of Loharkar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Loharkar