Och Kalan

Och Kalan is a village located in Jaisinghpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 85km away from district headquarter Jaisinghpur. Jaisinghpur is the sub-district headquarter of Och Kalan village. As per 2009 stats, Kuhan is the gram panchayat of Och Kalan village.

Here you can discover what makes Och Kalan unique in its vibrant Jaisinghpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Och Kalan’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 Och Kalan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Och Kalan is 011329. The village spans a total geographical area of 176.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176098. Tira Sujanpur is nearest town to Och Kalan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Och Kalan 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 Jaisinghpur 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.

Google Map of Och Kalan

Population of Och Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Och Kalan has a total population of about 352, with approximately 161 males and 191 females. The sex ratio is around 1186 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 121 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.05%, with male literacy at about 73.91% and female literacy near 61.26%. There are around 84 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Och Kalan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Och Kalan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Och Kalan. As per the 2011 stats, Och Kalan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Och Kalan

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

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