Korian - Harchakian, Kangra
Korian is a village situated in the Harchakian tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Upper Lanj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korian village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Korian is 009311. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.89 hectares and falls under the 176026 pincode. Kangra is the nearest town.
Korian village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Korian
According to the 2011 Census, Korian village had a total population of 368 people, including 184 males and 184 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.30%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 72.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 368 | 184 | 184 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 33 | 22 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 96 | 49 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 269 | 144 | 125 |
| Illiterate Population | 99 | 40 | 59 |
Nearby Villages of Korian
Korian 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 Korian
Korian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Korian is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Korian
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Korian village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Korian
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Korian village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Korian
Where is Korian located?
Korian village is located in Harchakian Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Korian?
The Gram Panchayat of Korian is Upper Lanj.
What is the pincode of Korian?
The pincode of Korian is 176026.
What is the population of Korian?
Korian had a total population of 368, including 184 males and 184 females.
How many households are there in Korian?
Korian had 98 households.
What is the literacy rate in Korian?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Korian was 80.30%. Male literacy was 88.89% and female literacy was 72.25%.