Pangwas

Pangwas is a village located in Sundarnagar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 49km away from district headquarter Sundarnagar. Sundarnagar is the sub-district headquarter of Pangwas village. As per 2009 stats, Doldhar Snr is the gram panchayat of Pangwas village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pangwas is 014359. The village spans a total geographical area of 242.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175031. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Pangwas village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Pangwas 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 Pangwas

Population of Pangwas

According to the 2011 Census, Pangwas has a total population of about 530, with approximately 264 males and 266 females. The sex ratio is around 1007 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 73 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 339 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 64.91%, with male literacy at about 70.83% and female literacy near 59.02%. There are around 107 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pangwas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pangwas

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

Nearby Villages of Pangwas

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

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