Gharthoon

Gharthoon is a village located in Thural tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Thural. Thural is the sub-district headquarter of Gharthoon village. As per 2009 stats, Kauna is the gram panchayat of Gharthoon village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gharthoon is 011098. The village spans a total geographical area of 65.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176107. Palampur is nearest town to Gharthoon village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gharthoon 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 Sullah 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 Gharthoon

Population of Gharthoon

According to the 2011 Census, Gharthoon has a total population of about 273, with approximately 124 males and 149 females. The sex ratio is around 1201 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 105 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 76.56%, with male literacy at about 78.23% and female literacy near 75.17%. There are around 69 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gharthoon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gharthoon

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

Nearby Villages of Gharthoon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gharthoon