Nera - Sadwan, Kangra

Nera is a village situated in the Sadwan tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 92 km from Dharmsala. Loharpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nera is 008303. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.42 hectares and falls under the 176211 pincode. Nurpur is the nearest town.

Nera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nurpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nera

As per Census 2011, Nera village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 327 males and 333 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 531 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nera are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population660327333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643826
Scheduled Castes (SC)904446
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633033
Literate Population531268263
Illiterate Population1295970

Nearby Villages of Nera

Nera 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 Nera

Nera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Nera.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Nera is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nera

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

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

Health Facilities in Nera

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nera 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Nera

Where is Nera located?

Nera village is located in Sadwan Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nera?

The Gram Panchayat of Nera is Loharpura.

What is the pincode of Nera?

The pincode of Nera is 176211.

What is the population of Nera?

Nera has a total population of 660, including 327 males and 333 females.

How many households are there in Nera?

There are 149 households in Nera.

What is the literacy rate in Nera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nera is 80.45%. Male literacy is 81.96% and female literacy is 78.98%.