Khanar

Khanar is a village located in Theog tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 73km away from district headquarter Theog. Theog is the sub-district headquarter of Khanar village. As per 2009 stats, Mundu Bp is the gram panchayat of Khanar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khanar is 025269. The village spans a total geographical area of 264.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171220. Theog is nearest town to Khanar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Khanar 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 Theog 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 Khanar

Population of Khanar

According to the 2011 Census, Khanar has a total population of about 258, with approximately 132 males and 126 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 29 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 64 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 72.48%, with male literacy at about 78.79% and female literacy near 65.87%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khanar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khanar

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

Nearby Villages of Khanar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khanar