Bhatwal

Bhatwal is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 71km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Bhatwal village. As per 2009 stats, Dol Khariyan is the gram panchayat of Bhatwal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhatwal is 010944. The village spans a total geographical area of 52.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176030. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Bhatwal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bhatwal 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 Bhatwal

Population of Bhatwal

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatwal has a total population of about 74, with approximately 39 males and 35 females. The sex ratio is around 897 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 5 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 79.73%, with male literacy at about 84.62% and female literacy near 74.29%. There are around 20 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhatwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhatwal

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatwal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhatwal