Thural Khas - Thural, Kangra
Thural Khas is a village situated in the Thural tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Thural Kana Sabhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thural Khas village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thural Khas is 011120. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.63 hectares and falls under the 176107 pincode. Palampur is the nearest town.
Thural Khas 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 Thural Khas
According to the 2011 Census, Thural Khas village had a total population of 395 people, including 191 males and 204 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.23%, with male literacy at 87.88% and female literacy at 81.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 395 | 191 | 204 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 40 | 26 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 71 | 39 | 32 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 299 | 145 | 154 |
| Illiterate Population | 96 | 46 | 50 |
Nearby Villages of Thural Khas
Thural Khas 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 Thural Khas
Thural Khas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 Thural Khas is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Thural Khas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thural Khas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Thural Khas
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thural Khas 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Thural Khas
Where is Thural Khas located?
Thural Khas village is located in Thural Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thural Khas?
The Gram Panchayat of Thural Khas is Thural Kana Sabhan.
What is the pincode of Thural Khas?
The pincode of Thural Khas is 176107.
What is the population of Thural Khas?
Thural Khas had a total population of 395, including 191 males and 204 females.
How many households are there in Thural Khas?
Thural Khas had 91 households.
What is the literacy rate in Thural Khas?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thural Khas was 84.23%. Male literacy was 87.88% and female literacy was 81.05%.