Marehar

Marehar 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 Marehar village. As per 2009 stats, Lagru is the gram panchayat of Marehar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Marehar is 010970. The village spans a total geographical area of 77.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176055. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Marehar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Marehar 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 Marehar

Population of Marehar

According to the 2011 Census, Marehar has a total population of about 190, with approximately 98 males and 92 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 19 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 98 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 78.42%, with male literacy at about 83.67% and female literacy near 72.83%. There are around 42 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Marehar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Marehar

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

Nearby Villages of Marehar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Marehar