Palhota

Palhota is a village located in Sundarnagar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 23km away from district headquarter Sundarnagar. Sundarnagar is the sub-district headquarter of Palhota village. As per 2009 stats, Palohta is the gram panchayat of Palhota village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palhota is 014332. The village spans a total geographical area of 142.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174401. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Palhota village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Palhota 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 Nachan 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 Palhota

Population of Palhota

According to the 2011 Census, Palhota has a total population of about 1,155, with approximately 574 males and 581 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 131 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 595 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 75.06%, with male literacy at about 80.66% and female literacy near 69.54%. There are around 270 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palhota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palhota

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

Nearby Villages of Palhota

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

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