Panchjan

Panchjan is a village located in Jogindarnagar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 56km away from district headquarter Jogindarnagar. Jogindarnagar is the sub-district headquarter of Panchjan village. As per 2009 stats, Jimjima Drg is the gram panchayat of Panchjan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panchjan is 013412. The village spans a total geographical area of 106 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176120. Jogindarnagar is nearest town to Panchjan village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Panchjan

Population of Panchjan

According to the 2011 Census, Panchjan has a total population of about 491, with approximately 238 males and 253 females. The sex ratio is around 1063 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 59 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 32 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 70.88%, with male literacy at about 80.67% and female literacy near 61.66%. There are around 92 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Panchjan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Panchjan

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

Nearby Villages of Panchjan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Panchjan