Jharer

Jharer is a village located in Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 22km away from district headquarter Shahpur. Shahpur is the sub-district headquarter of Jharer village. As per 2009 stats, Parei is the gram panchayat of Jharer village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jharer is 009429. The village spans a total geographical area of 86.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176208. Kangra is nearest town to Jharer village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jharer 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 Shahpur 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 Jharer

Population of Jharer

According to the 2011 Census, Jharer has a total population of about 942, with approximately 432 males and 510 females. The sex ratio is around 1180 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 113 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 64 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 76.65%, with male literacy at about 83.33% and female literacy near 70.98%. There are around 235 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jharer's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jharer

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

Nearby Villages of Jharer

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

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