Palah

Palah is a village located in Fatehpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 155km away from district headquarter Fatehpur. Fatehpur is the sub-district headquarter of Palah village. As per 2009 stats, Tatwali is the gram panchayat of Palah village.

Palah has its own place in the vibrant Kangra region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Palah

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palah is 008864. The village spans a total geographical area of 59.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176058. Nurpur is nearest town to Palah village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Palah 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 Fatehpur 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.

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Population of Palah

Below is a concise population overview of Palah as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 383 198 185
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 51 26 25
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 58 25 33
Literate Population 254 142 112
Illiterate Population 129 56 73

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Palah village:

  • The total population of Palah village is around 383, including approximately 198 males and 185 females, with a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 51 children aged 0–6 years in Palah village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Palah village has 58 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Palah village is about 66.32%, with male literacy at 71.72% and female literacy at 60.54%.
  • There are around 75 households in Palah village.

Connectivity of Palah

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palah. As per the 2011 stats, Palah 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 Palah

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Palah

Where is Palah located?
Palah village is situated in Fatehpur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palah?
The Gram Panchayat of Palah is Tatwali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Palah?
The pincode of Palah is 176058, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palah is 383, with 198 males and 185 females.
How many households are there in Palah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palah village has a total of 75 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palah as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palah is 66.32%. The male literacy rate is 71.72%, while the female literacy rate is 60.54%.