Nahalan

Nahalan is a village located in Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 25km away from district headquarter Shahpur. Shahpur is the sub-district headquarter of Nahalan village. As per 2009 stats, Bhanala is the gram panchayat of Nahalan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nahalan is 009351. The village spans a total geographical area of 67.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176206. Dharmsala is nearest town to Nahalan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Nahalan 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 Nahalan

Population of Nahalan

According to the 2011 Census, Nahalan has a total population of about 291, with approximately 134 males and 157 females. The sex ratio is around 1171 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 24 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 72. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.54%, with male literacy at about 79.10% and female literacy near 68.79%. There are around 67 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nahalan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nahalan

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

Nearby Villages of Nahalan

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

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