Mahankali

Mahankali is a village located in Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 16km away from district headquarter Shahpur. Shahpur is the sub-district headquarter of Mahankali village. As per 2009 stats, Makroti is the gram panchayat of Mahankali village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahankali is 009457. The village spans a total geographical area of 27.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176208. Kangra is nearest town to Mahankali village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Mahankali 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 Mahankali

Population of Mahankali

According to the 2011 Census, Mahankali has a total population of about 275, with approximately 131 males and 144 females. The sex ratio is around 1099 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.55%, with male literacy at about 77.86% and female literacy near 71.53%. There are around 52 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahankali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahankali

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

Nearby Villages of Mahankali

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahankali