Gharhot

Gharhot is a village located in Junga tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 25km away from district headquarter Junga. Junga is the sub-district headquarter of Gharhot village. As per 2009 stats, Junga is the gram panchayat of Gharhot village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gharhot is 024831. The village spans a total geographical area of 164.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173216. Shimla is nearest town to Gharhot village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gharhot 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 Kasumpti 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 Gharhot

Population of Gharhot

According to the 2011 Census, Gharhot has a total population of about 149, with approximately 77 males and 72 females. The sex ratio is around 935 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4 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 77.18%, with male literacy at about 84.42% and female literacy near 69.44%. There are around 26 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gharhot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gharhot

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

Nearby Villages of Gharhot

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gharhot