Kandharal

Kandharal is a village located in Palampur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 42km away from district headquarter Palampur. Palampur is the sub-district headquarter of Kandharal village. As per 2009 stats, Bharwana is the gram panchayat of Kandharal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandharal is 011820. The village spans a total geographical area of 32.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176103. Palampur is nearest town to Kandharal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kandharal 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 Jaisinghpur 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 Kandharal

Population of Kandharal

According to the 2011 Census, Kandharal has a total population of about 271, with approximately 136 males and 135 females. The sex ratio is around 992 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 217 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 69.00%, with male literacy at about 75.74% and female literacy near 62.22%. There are around 59 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandharal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kandharal

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

Nearby Villages of Kandharal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandharal