Gharna

Gharna is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 83km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Gharna village. As per 2009 stats, Gharana is the gram panchayat of Gharna village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gharna is 010923. The village spans a total geographical area of 170.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176030. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Gharna village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gharna 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 Gharna

Population of Gharna

According to the 2011 Census, Gharna has a total population of about 340, with approximately 173 males and 167 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 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 75.00%, with male literacy at about 84.97% and female literacy near 64.67%. There are around 76 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gharna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gharna

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

Nearby Villages of Gharna

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gharna