Kherian Khas - Haripur, Kangra

Kherian Khas is a village situated in the Haripur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 52 km from Dharmsala. Kherian serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherian Khas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherian Khas is 010317. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.49 hectares and falls under the 176028 pincode. Dera Gopipur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kherian Khas

According to the 2011 Census, Kherian Khas village had a total population of 401 people, including 182 males and 219 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,203 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.11%, with male literacy at 95.03% and female literacy at 76.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92.

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 Population401182219
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452124
Scheduled Castes (SC)924745
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population303153150
Illiterate Population982969

Nearby Villages of Kherian Khas

Kherian Khas 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 Kherian Khas

Kherian Khas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Kherian Khas.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Kherian Khas 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 Kherian Khas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kherian Khas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kherian Khas

Where is Kherian Khas located?

Kherian Khas village is located in Haripur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherian Khas?

The Gram Panchayat of Kherian Khas is Kherian.

What is the pincode of Kherian Khas?

The pincode of Kherian Khas is 176028.

What is the population of Kherian Khas?

Kherian Khas had a total population of 401, including 182 males and 219 females.

How many households are there in Kherian Khas?

Kherian Khas had 101 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kherian Khas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherian Khas was 85.11%. Male literacy was 95.03% and female literacy was 76.92%.