Khangta

Khangta is a village located in Tikar tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 98km away from district headquarter Tikar. Tikar is the sub-district headquarter of Khangta village. As per 2009 stats, Tikkar is the gram panchayat of Khangta village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khangta is 026390. The village spans a total geographical area of 271 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171203. Rohru is nearest town to Khangta village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Khangta 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 Rohru 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 Khangta

Population of Khangta

According to the 2011 Census, Khangta has a total population of about 1,156, with approximately 683 males and 473 females. The sex ratio is around 692 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 120 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 255 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.98%, with male literacy at about 76.87% and female literacy near 60.04%. There are around 292 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khangta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khangta

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

Nearby Villages of Khangta

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khangta