Gehra

Gehra is a village located in Sandhol tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 106km away from district headquarter Sandhol. Sandhol is the sub-district headquarter of Gehra village. As per 2009 stats, Saklana Dpr is the gram panchayat of Gehra village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gehra is 013640. The village spans a total geographical area of 31.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175050. Sarkaghat is nearest town to Gehra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gehra 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 Gehra

Population of Gehra

According to the 2011 Census, Gehra has a total population of about 248, with approximately 122 males and 126 females. The sex ratio is around 1032 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 39 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 23 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 72.58%, with male literacy at about 76.23% and female literacy near 69.05%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gehra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gehra

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

Nearby Villages of Gehra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gehra