Kharla

Kharla is a village located in Tikar tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 115km away from district headquarter Tikar. Tikar is the sub-district headquarter of Kharla village. As per 2009 stats, Dharada is the gram panchayat of Kharla village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharla is 026374. The village spans a total geographical area of 160 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171120. Rohru is nearest town to Kharla village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kharla 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 Kharla

Population of Kharla

According to the 2011 Census, Kharla has a total population of about 489, with approximately 241 males and 248 females. The sex ratio is around 1029 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 43 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 69.12%, with male literacy at about 77.59% and female literacy near 60.89%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharla

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

Nearby Villages of Kharla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharla