Ketlu - Shahpur, Kangra

Ketlu is a village situated in the Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Ambari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ketlu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ketlu is 009470. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.17 hectares and falls under the 176206 pincode. Dharmsala is the nearest town.

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

Population of Ketlu

As per Census 2011, Ketlu village has a total population of 425 people, consisting of 210 males and 215 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 330 literate and 95 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population425210215
Child Population (0–6 yrs)472918
Literate Population330173157
Illiterate Population953758

Nearby Villages of Ketlu

Ketlu 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 Ketlu

Public transport in the Ketlu is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Ketlu is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ketlu

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

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

Health Facilities in Ketlu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ketlu

Where is Ketlu located?

Ketlu village is located in Shahpur Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ketlu?

The Gram Panchayat of Ketlu is Ambari.

What is the pincode of Ketlu?

The pincode of Ketlu is 176206.

What is the population of Ketlu?

Ketlu has a total population of 425, including 210 males and 215 females.

How many households are there in Ketlu?

There are 87 households in Ketlu.

What is the literacy rate in Ketlu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ketlu is 77.65%. Male literacy is 82.38% and female literacy is 73.02%.