Kariyal

Kariyal is a village located in Sarkaghat tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Sarkaghat. Sarkaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Kariyal village. As per 2009 stats, Kothi Cholthara is the gram panchayat of Kariyal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kariyal is 013860. The village spans a total geographical area of 115.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175037. Sarkaghat is nearest town to Kariyal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kariyal 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 Kariyal

Population of Kariyal

According to the 2011 Census, Kariyal has a total population of about 493, with approximately 237 males and 256 females. The sex ratio is around 1080 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 58 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 75.66%, with male literacy at about 76.37% and female literacy near 75.00%. There are around 136 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kariyal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kariyal

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

Nearby Villages of Kariyal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kariyal