Kathal

Kathal is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 77km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Kathal village. As per 2009 stats, Bhaleta is the gram panchayat of Kathal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kathal is 008476. The village spans a total geographical area of 143.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176201. Nurpur is nearest town to Kathal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kathal 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 Kathal

Population of Kathal

According to the 2011 Census, Kathal has a total population of about 681, with approximately 357 males and 324 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 78 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 99 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 76.51%, with male literacy at about 79.27% and female literacy near 73.46%. There are around 137 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kathal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kathal

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

Nearby Villages of Kathal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kathal