Kukher

Kukher is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 83km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Kukher village. As per 2009 stats, Ther is the gram panchayat of Kukher village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kukher is 008300. The village spans a total geographical area of 121.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176203. Nurpur is nearest town to Kukher village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kukher 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 Kukher

Population of Kukher

According to the 2011 Census, Kukher has a total population of about 334, with approximately 159 males and 175 females. The sex ratio is around 1100 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 39 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 82.63%, with male literacy at about 84.91% and female literacy near 80.57%. There are around 76 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kukher's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kukher

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

Nearby Villages of Kukher

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

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