Suknal

Suknal is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 62km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Suknal village. As per 2009 stats, Bhatti Bohan is the gram panchayat of Suknal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Suknal is 010598. The village spans a total geographical area of 43.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176031. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Suknal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Suknal 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 Suknal

Population of Suknal

According to the 2011 Census, Suknal has a total population of about 577, with approximately 303 males and 274 females. The sex ratio is around 904 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 239 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 161. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.79%, with male literacy at about 76.90% and female literacy near 68.25%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Suknal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Suknal

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

Nearby Villages of Suknal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Suknal