Bhelera - Jawali, Kangra

Bhelera is a village situated in the Jawali tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Ambal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelera is 009094. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.73 hectares and falls under the 176023 pincode. Nurpur is the nearest town.

Bhelera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jawali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhelera

According to the 2011 Census, Bhelera village had a total population of 275 people, including 149 males and 126 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.97%, with male literacy at 89.15% and female literacy at 73.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population275149126
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312011
Scheduled Castes (SC)512823
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1336766
Literate Population20011585
Illiterate Population753441

Nearby Villages of Bhelera

Bhelera is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bhelera

Bhelera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Bhelera is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelera

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhelera village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhelera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhelera village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhelera

Where is Bhelera located?

Bhelera village is located in Jawali Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhelera?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhelera is Ambal.

What is the pincode of Bhelera?

The pincode of Bhelera is 176023.

What is the population of Bhelera?

Bhelera had a total population of 275, including 149 males and 126 females.

How many households are there in Bhelera?

Bhelera had 58 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhelera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhelera was 81.97%. Male literacy was 89.15% and female literacy was 73.91%.