Kural
Kural is a village located in Palampur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 44km away from district headquarter Palampur. Palampur is the sub-district headquarter of Kural village. As per 2009 stats, Kural village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kural unique in its vibrant Palampur-Kangra region. You’ll see Kural’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 Kural
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kural is 011615. The village spans a total geographical area of 60.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176085. Palampur is nearest town to Kural village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Kural
Population of Kural
According to the 2011 Census, Kural has a total population of about 431, with approximately 207 males and 224 females. The sex ratio is around 1082 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 233 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 77.96%, with male literacy at about 83.09% and female literacy near 73.21%. There are around 101 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kural's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 431 | 207 | 224 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 233 | 111 | 122 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 336 | 172 | 164 |
| Illiterate Population | 95 | 35 | 60 |
Connectivity of Kural
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kural. As per the 2011 stats, Kural had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kural
Knowing the nearby villages of Kural helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kural.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kural
- Where is Kural located?
- Kural village is situated in Palampur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kural?
- Kural serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kural?
- The pincode of Kural is 176085, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kural as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kural is 431, with 207 males and 224 females.
- How many households are there in Kural as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kural village has a total of 101 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kural as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kural is 77.96%. The male literacy rate is 83.09%, while the female literacy rate is 73.21%.