Sar - Kotla, Kangra

Sar is a village situated in the Kotla tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Dharmsala. Bhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sar is 009237. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.06 hectares and falls under the 176201 pincode. Nurpur is the nearest town.

Sar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jawali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sar

As per Census 2011, Sar village has a total population of 28 people, consisting of 13 males and 15 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 1,153 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17 literate and 11 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population281315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)413
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231013
Literate Population1798
Illiterate Population1147

Nearby Villages of Sar

Sar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Sar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sar.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Sar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sar village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sar village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sar

Where is Sar located?

Sar village is located in Kotla Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sar is Bhalli.

What is the pincode of Sar?

The pincode of Sar is 176201.

What is the population of Sar?

Sar has a total population of 28, including 13 males and 15 females.

How many households are there in Sar?

There are 5 households in Sar.

What is the literacy rate in Sar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sar is 60.71%. Male literacy is 69.23% and female literacy is 53.33%.