Lidhang - Spiti, Lahaul And Spiti

Lidhang is a village situated in the Spiti tehsil of Lahaul And Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 202 km from Kyelang. Demul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lidhang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lidhang is 012507. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.75 hectares and falls under the 172114 pincode. Manali is the nearest town.

Lidhang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lahaul & spiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lidhang

As per Census 2011, Lidhang village has a total population of 100 people, consisting of 48 males and 52 females. The village has 21 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 61 literate and 39 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lidhang are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1004852
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1147
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)974651
Literate Population613526
Illiterate Population391326

Nearby Villages of Lidhang

Lidhang 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.

KomikKaza Khas (70/1)Kaza Soma (70/2)Kakti (70/3)Lara Khas (71/1)Shego (71/2)Dhar LungbuKyulingDhar KeulingKwang Khas(76/1)Neked (76/2)Margo Rangrik (77/1)

Transport and Connectivity of Lidhang

Lidhang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kyelang to Lidhang is about 202 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lidhang

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lidhang village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Lidhang

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lidhang village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lidhang

Where is Lidhang located?

Lidhang village is located in Spiti Tehsil, Lahaul And Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lidhang?

The Gram Panchayat of Lidhang is Demul.

What is the pincode of Lidhang?

The pincode of Lidhang is 172114.

What is the population of Lidhang?

Lidhang has a total population of 100, including 48 males and 52 females.

How many households are there in Lidhang?

There are 21 households in Lidhang.

What is the literacy rate in Lidhang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lidhang is 61.00%. Male literacy is 72.92% and female literacy is 50.00%.