Gharhot

Block / Tehsil Junga
District Shimla

About Gharhot

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gharhot village is 024831. Gharhot village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 164.15 hectares. Gharhot has a total population of 149 peoples, out of which male population is 77 while female population is 72. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 935 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gharhot village is 77.18% out of which 84.42% males and 69.44% females are literate. There are about 26 houses in gharhot village. Pincode of gharhot village locality is 173216.

When it comes to administration, Gharhot village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gharhot village comes under Kasumpti Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Shimla is nearest town to gharhot village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Gharhot

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 149 77 72
Literate Population 115 65 50
Illiterate Population 34 12 22

Connectivity of Gharhot

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gharhot

Frequently Asked Questions about Gharhot

Where is Gharhot located?

Gharhot village is situated in Junga Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gharhot?

The Gram Panchayat of Gharhot is Junga (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Gharhot?

The pincode of Gharhot is 173216, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Gharhot as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gharhot is 149, with 77 males and 72 females.

How many households are there in Gharhot as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gharhot village has a total of 26 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gharhot as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gharhot is 77.18%. The male literacy rate is 84.42%, while the female literacy rate is 69.44%.