Putakhal

Putakhal is a village located in Padhar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 51km away from district headquarter Padhar. Padhar is the sub-district headquarter of Putakhal village. As per 2009 stats, Jilhan Drg is the gram panchayat of Putakhal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Putakhal is 013076. The village spans a total geographical area of 396.58 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176120. Jogindarnagar is nearest town to Putakhal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Putakhal 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 Darang 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 Putakhal

Population of Putakhal

According to the 2011 Census, Putakhal has a total population of about 415, with approximately 210 males and 205 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 165 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 55.90%, with male literacy at about 66.67% and female literacy near 44.88%. There are around 76 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Putakhal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Putakhal

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

Nearby Villages of Putakhal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Putakhal