Kauhan

Kauhan is a village located in Sarkaghat tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 77km away from district headquarter Sarkaghat. Sarkaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Kauhan village. As per 2009 stats, Sajao Piplu Dp is the gram panchayat of Kauhan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kauhan is 013850. The village spans a total geographical area of 93.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175025. Sarkaghat is nearest town to Kauhan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kauhan 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 Kauhan

Population of Kauhan

According to the 2011 Census, Kauhan has a total population of about 547, with approximately 271 males and 276 females. The sex ratio is around 1018 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 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 80.07%, with male literacy at about 83.76% and female literacy near 76.45%. There are around 135 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kauhan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kauhan

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

Nearby Villages of Kauhan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kauhan