Purkher

Block / Tehsil Jawali
District Kangra

About Purkher

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Purkher village is 009217. Purkher village is located in Jawali tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Jawali. Jawali is the sub-district headquarter of Purkher village. As per 2009 stats, Nadholi is the gram panchayat of Purkher village.

The total geographical area of village is 268.66 hectares. Purkher has a total population of 566 peoples, out of which male population is 273 while female population is 293. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1073 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of purkher village is 72.08% out of which 73.99% males and 70.31% females are literate. There are about 126 houses in purkher village. Pincode of purkher village locality is 176225.

Nurpur is nearest town to purkher village for all major economic activities.

Google Map of Purkher

The Map data on this website is provided by Google Maps, a free online map service one can access and view in a web browser.

Population of Purkher

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 566 273 293
Literate Population 408 202 206
Illiterate Population 158 71 87

Connectivity of Purkher

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Purkher

Frequently Asked Questions about Purkher

Where is Purkher located?

Purkher village is situated in Jawali Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purkher?

The Gram Panchayat of Purkher is Nadholi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Purkher?

The pincode of Purkher is 176225, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Purkher as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purkher is 566, with 273 males and 293 females.

How many households are there in Purkher as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Purkher village has a total of 126 households.

What is the literacy rate in Purkher as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purkher is 72.08%. The male literacy rate is 73.99%, while the female literacy rate is 70.31%.