Gharthun

Gharthun is a village located in Palampur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 26km away from district headquarter Palampur. Palampur is the sub-district headquarter of Gharthun village. As per 2009 stats, Kauna is the gram panchayat of Gharthun village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gharthun is 011542. The village spans a total geographical area of 44.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176059. Palampur is nearest town to Gharthun village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gharthun 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 Sullah 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 Gharthun

Population of Gharthun

According to the 2011 Census, Gharthun has a total population of about 665, with approximately 307 males and 358 females. The sex ratio is around 1166 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 76 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 57. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.98%, with male literacy at about 82.08% and female literacy near 67.04%. There are around 152 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gharthun's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gharthun

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

Nearby Villages of Gharthun

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gharthun