Bhatal - Nurpur, Kangra

Bhatal is a village situated in the Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Punder serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatal is 008650. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.75 hectares and falls under the 176204 pincode. Nurpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bhatal

As per Census 2011, Bhatal village has a total population of 26 people, consisting of 14 males and 12 females. The village has 4 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 5 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18 literate and 8 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population261412
Child Population (0–6 yrs)541
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261412
Literate Population18108
Illiterate Population844

Nearby Villages of Bhatal

Bhatal 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 Bhatal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhatal. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Bhatal.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Bhatal is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhatal

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

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

FAQs about Bhatal

Where is Bhatal located?

Bhatal village is located in Nurpur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatal?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatal is Punder.

What is the pincode of Bhatal?

The pincode of Bhatal is 176204.

What is the population of Bhatal?

Bhatal has a total population of 26, including 14 males and 12 females.

How many households are there in Bhatal?

There are 4 households in Bhatal.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatal is 69.23%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 66.67%.