Bahl

Bahl is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Bahl village. As per 2009 stats, Kamlota is the gram panchayat of Bahl village.

Here you can discover what makes Bahl unique in its vibrant Jawalamukhi-Kangra region. You’ll see Bahl’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 Bahl

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bahl is 010541. The village spans a total geographical area of 66.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176036. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Bahl village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bahl 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 Jawalamukhi 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 Bahl

According to the 2011 Census, Bahl has a total population of about 279, with approximately 140 males and 139 females. The sex ratio is around 992 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 16 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 52 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 88.53%, with male literacy at about 92.14% and female literacy near 84.89%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bahl's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bahl

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

Nearby Villages of Bahl

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

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