Gainhi

Gainhi is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 80km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Gainhi village. As per 2009 stats, Ghehin Lagore is the gram panchayat of Gainhi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gainhi is 008587. The village spans a total geographical area of 256.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176204. Nurpur is nearest town to Gainhi village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gainhi 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 Nurpur 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 Gainhi

Population of Gainhi

According to the 2011 Census, Gainhi has a total population of about 903, with approximately 470 males and 433 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 114 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 209 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 195. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.53%, with male literacy at about 74.68% and female literacy near 72.29%. There are around 192 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gainhi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gainhi

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

Nearby Villages of Gainhi

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

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