Hiran

Hiran is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 60km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Hiran village. As per 2009 stats, Hiraan is the gram panchayat of Hiran village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hiran is 010540. The village spans a total geographical area of 109 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176036. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Hiran village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Hiran 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.

Google Map of Hiran

Population of Hiran

According to the 2011 Census, Hiran has a total population of about 628, with approximately 316 males and 312 females. The sex ratio is around 987 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 75 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 233 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 78.98%, with male literacy at about 79.43% and female literacy near 78.53%. There are around 157 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hiran's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hiran

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

Nearby Villages of Hiran

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

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