Hangera

Hangera is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 53km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Hangera village. As per 2009 stats, Khel is the gram panchayat of Hangera village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hangera is 008647. The village spans a total geographical area of 67.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176200. Nurpur is nearest town to Hangera village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Hangera 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 Hangera

Population of Hangera

According to the 2011 Census, Hangera has a total population of about 174, with approximately 86 males and 88 females. The sex ratio is around 1023 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 14 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 29. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.39%, with male literacy at about 74.42% and female literacy near 62.50%. There are around 37 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hangera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hangera

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

Nearby Villages of Hangera

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hangera