Bhatgarh

Bhatgarh is a village located in Nerua tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 164km away from district headquarter Nerua. Nerua is the sub-district headquarter of Bhatgarh village. As per 2009 stats, Pawahan is the gram panchayat of Bhatgarh village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhatgarh is 025833. The village spans a total geographical area of 158.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171210. Chaupal is nearest town to Bhatgarh village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bhatgarh 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 Chopal 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 Bhatgarh

Population of Bhatgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatgarh has a total population of about 315, with approximately 154 males and 161 females. The sex ratio is around 1045 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 61 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 105 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 48.89%, with male literacy at about 52.60% and female literacy near 45.34%. There are around 39 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhatgarh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhatgarh

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatgarh

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhatgarh