Haloon - Thural, Kangra
Haloon is a village situated in the Thural tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Thural Kana Sabhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haloon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Haloon is 011124. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.77 hectares and falls under the 176107 pincode. Palampur is the nearest town.
Haloon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sullah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Haloon
As per Census 2011, Haloon village has a total population of 513 people, consisting of 263 males and 250 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Haloon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 513 | 263 | 250 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 46 | 26 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 190 | 91 | 99 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 437 | 231 | 206 |
| Illiterate Population | 76 | 32 | 44 |
Nearby Villages of Haloon
Haloon 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 Haloon
Haloon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Haloon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Haloon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Haloon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Haloon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Haloon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Haloon
Where is Haloon located?
Haloon village is located in Thural Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Haloon?
The Gram Panchayat of Haloon is Thural Kana Sabhan.
What is the pincode of Haloon?
The pincode of Haloon is 176107.
What is the population of Haloon?
Haloon has a total population of 513, including 263 males and 250 females.
How many households are there in Haloon?
There are 125 households in Haloon.
What is the literacy rate in Haloon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Haloon is 85.19%. Male literacy is 87.83% and female literacy is 82.40%.