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.

Och Kalan 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 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.

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Population of Och Kalan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 352 161 191
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 53 31 22
Scheduled Castes (SC) 121 65 56
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 236 119 117
Illiterate Population 116 42 74

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

  • The total population of Och Kalan village is around 352, including approximately 161 males and 191 females, with a sex ratio of 1186 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 53 children aged 0–6 years in Och Kalan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Och Kalan village has 121 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Och Kalan village is about 67.05%, with male literacy at 73.91% and female literacy at 61.26%.
  • There are around 84 households in Och Kalan village.

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.

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 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Och Kalan

Where is Och Kalan located?
Och Kalan village is situated in Jaisinghpur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Och Kalan?
The Gram Panchayat of Och Kalan is Kuhan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Och Kalan?
The pincode of Och Kalan is 176098, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Och Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Och Kalan is 352, with 161 males and 191 females.
How many households are there in Och Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Och Kalan village has a total of 84 households.
What is the literacy rate in Och Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Och Kalan is 67.05%. The male literacy rate is 73.91%, while the female literacy rate is 61.26%.