Padher
Padher is a village located in Dharmsala tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 8km away from Dharmsala, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Padher village. As per 2009 stats, Jatehar is the gram panchayat of Padher village.
Here you can discover what makes Padher unique in its vibrant Dharmsala-Kangra region. You’ll see Padher’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 Padher
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Padher is 009532. The village spans a total geographical area of 72.74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176215. Dharmsala is nearest town to Padher village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Padher
Population of Padher
According to the 2011 Census, Padher has a total population of about 562, with approximately 295 males and 267 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 385 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.20%, with male literacy at about 80.00% and female literacy near 67.79%. There are around 126 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Padher's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 562 | 295 | 267 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 72 | 39 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 385 | 207 | 178 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 417 | 236 | 181 |
| Illiterate Population | 145 | 59 | 86 |
Connectivity of Padher
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Padher. As per the 2011 stats, Padher had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Padher
Knowing the nearby villages of Padher helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Padher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Padher
- Where is Padher located?
- Padher village is situated in Dharmsala Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Padher?
- The Gram Panchayat of Padher is Jatehar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Padher?
- The pincode of Padher is 176215, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Padher as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Padher is 562, with 295 males and 267 females.
- How many households are there in Padher as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Padher village has a total of 126 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Padher as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Padher is 74.20%. The male literacy rate is 80.00%, while the female literacy rate is 67.79%.