Road - Thunag, Mandi
Road is a village situated in the Thunag tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Road village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Road is 015174. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.05 hectares and falls under the 175047 pincode. Mandi is the nearest town.
Road village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Seraj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Road
According to the 2011 Census, Road village had a total population of 595 people, including 293 males and 302 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.30%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 58.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 595 | 293 | 302 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 67 | 28 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 244 | 117 | 127 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 387 | 233 | 154 |
| Illiterate Population | 208 | 60 | 148 |
Nearby Villages of Road
Road is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Road
Road is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mandi to Road is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Road
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Road village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Road
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Road village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Road
Where is Road located?
Road village is located in Thunag Tehsil, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Road?
Road is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Road?
The pincode of Road is 175047.
What is the population of Road?
Road had a total population of 595, including 293 males and 302 females.
How many households are there in Road?
Road had 123 households.
What is the literacy rate in Road?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Road was 73.30%. Male literacy was 87.92% and female literacy was 58.56%.