Gaher

Gaher is a village located in Jubbal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 100km away from district headquarter Jubbal. Jubbal is the sub-district headquarter of Gaher village. As per 2009 stats, Mandhol is the gram panchayat of Gaher village.

Here you can discover what makes Gaher unique in its vibrant Jubbal-Shimla region. You’ll see Gaher’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 Gaher

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaher is 025953. The village spans a total geographical area of 76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171215. Jubbal is nearest town to Gaher village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gaher 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 Jubbal-Kotkhai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gaher

Population of Gaher

According to the 2011 Census, Gaher has a total population of about 195, with approximately 106 males and 89 females. The sex ratio is around 839 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 18 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 81 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 77.44%, with male literacy at about 80.19% and female literacy near 74.16%. There are around 40 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gaher's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gaher

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

Nearby Villages of Gaher

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

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