Kukahar - Rakkar, Kangra

Kukahar is a village situated in the Rakkar tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Chaplah Gudara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukahar is 010764. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.44 hectares and falls under the 177043 pincode. Nadaun is the nearest town.

Kukahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaswan-Pragpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kukahar

According to the 2011 Census, Kukahar village had a total population of 214 people, including 108 males and 106 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.22%, with male literacy at 93.48% and female literacy at 92.94%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population214108106
Child Population (0–6 yrs)371621
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1658679
Illiterate Population492227

Nearby Villages of Kukahar

Kukahar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kukahar

Kukahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Kukahar is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukahar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kukahar village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kukahar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kukahar village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kukahar

Where is Kukahar located?

Kukahar village is located in Rakkar Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kukahar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kukahar is Chaplah Gudara.

What is the pincode of Kukahar?

The pincode of Kukahar is 177043.

What is the population of Kukahar?

Kukahar had a total population of 214, including 108 males and 106 females.

How many households are there in Kukahar?

Kukahar had 33 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kukahar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kukahar was 93.22%. Male literacy was 93.48% and female literacy was 92.94%.