Pathkan

Pathkan is a village located in Sundarnagar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Sundarnagar. Sundarnagar is the sub-district headquarter of Pathkan village. As per 2009 stats, Jambla Snr is the gram panchayat of Pathkan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pathkan is 014284. The village spans a total geographical area of 71.99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174401. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Pathkan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Pathkan 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 Sundernagar 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 Pathkan

Population of Pathkan

According to the 2011 Census, Pathkan has a total population of about 303, with approximately 156 males and 147 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.99%, with male literacy at about 73.72% and female literacy near 61.90%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pathkan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pathkan

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

Nearby Villages of Pathkan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pathkan