Gharanu - Dhira, Kangra

Gharanu is a village situated in the Dhira tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Bhadrol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gharanu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharanu is 011172. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.52 hectares and falls under the 176101 pincode. Palampur is the nearest town.

Gharanu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sullah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gharanu

As per Census 2011, Gharanu village has a total population of 31 people, consisting of 14 males and 17 females. The village has 6 households and a sex ratio of 1,214 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 26 literate and 5 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gharanu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population311417
Child Population (0–6 yrs)413
Literate Population261313
Illiterate Population514

Nearby Villages of Gharanu

Gharanu is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Gharanu

Gharanu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Gharanu is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gharanu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gharanu village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gharanu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gharanu village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gharanu

Where is Gharanu located?

Gharanu village is located in Dhira Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gharanu?

The Gram Panchayat of Gharanu is Bhadrol.

What is the pincode of Gharanu?

The pincode of Gharanu is 176101.

What is the population of Gharanu?

Gharanu has a total population of 31, including 14 males and 17 females.

How many households are there in Gharanu?

There are 6 households in Gharanu.

What is the literacy rate in Gharanu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gharanu is 83.87%. Male literacy is 92.86% and female literacy is 76.47%.