Luharka

Luharka is a village located in Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 45km away from district headquarter Shahpur. Shahpur is the sub-district headquarter of Luharka village. As per 2009 stats, Rirakmaar is the gram panchayat of Luharka village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Luharka is 009332. The village spans a total geographical area of 163 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176206. Kangra is nearest town to Luharka village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Luharka 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 Luharka

Population of Luharka

According to the 2011 Census, Luharka has a total population of about 179, with approximately 85 males and 94 females. The sex ratio is around 1105 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 81 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 53.63%, with male literacy at about 62.35% and female literacy near 45.74%. There are around 28 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Luharka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Luharka

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

Nearby Villages of Luharka

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

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