Khelag

Khelag is a village located in Dharmpur tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 74km away from district headquarter Dharmpur. Dharmpur is the sub-district headquarter of Khelag village. As per 2009 stats, Longni Dpr is the gram panchayat of Khelag village.

Here you can discover what makes Khelag unique in its vibrant Dharmpur-Mandi region. You’ll see Khelag’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 Khelag

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khelag is 013701. The village spans a total geographical area of 70 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175025. Sarkaghat is nearest town to Khelag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Khelag 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 Dharampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khelag

Population of Khelag

According to the 2011 Census, Khelag has a total population of about 257, with approximately 123 males and 134 females. The sex ratio is around 1089 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 90 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 75.88%, with male literacy at about 80.49% and female literacy near 71.64%. There are around 70 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khelag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khelag

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

Nearby Villages of Khelag

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khelag