Jhirar

Jhirar is a village located in Jawali tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 54km away from district headquarter Jawali. Jawali is the sub-district headquarter of Jhirar village. As per 2009 stats, Nana is the gram panchayat of Jhirar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhirar is 009201. The village spans a total geographical area of 203.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176023. Nurpur is nearest town to Jhirar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jhirar 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 Jawali 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 Jhirar

Population of Jhirar

According to the 2011 Census, Jhirar has a total population of about 456, with approximately 227 males and 229 females. The sex ratio is around 1008 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 201 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 76.32%, with male literacy at about 83.70% and female literacy near 69.00%. There are around 95 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhirar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhirar

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

Nearby Villages of Jhirar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhirar