Bar Kalan

Bar Kalan is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 70km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Bar Kalan village. As per 2009 stats, Bari Kalan is the gram panchayat of Bar Kalan village.

Here you can discover what makes Bar Kalan unique in its vibrant Khundian-Kangra region. You’ll see Bar Kalan’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 Bar Kalan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bar Kalan is 010979. The village spans a total geographical area of 52.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176055. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Bar Kalan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bar Kalan 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 Bar Kalan

Population of Bar Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Bar Kalan has a total population of about 195, with approximately 93 males and 102 females. The sex ratio is around 1096 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.36%, with male literacy at about 76.34% and female literacy near 72.55%. There are around 45 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bar Kalan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bar Kalan

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

Nearby Villages of Bar Kalan

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

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