Kahan

Block / Tehsil Pachhad
District Sirmaur

About Kahan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kahan village is 022918. Kahan village is located in Pachhad tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 38km away from district headquarter Sarahan. Sarahan is the sub-district headquarter of Kahan village. As per 2009 stats, Banah Dhinni is the gram panchayat of Kahan village.

The total geographical area of village is 227 hectares. Kahan has a total population of 388 peoples, out of which male population is 268 while female population is 120. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 447 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kahan village is 73.71% out of which 74.63% males and 71.67% females are literate. There are about 65 houses in kahan village. Pincode of kahan village locality is 173024.

When it comes to administration, Kahan 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, Kahan village comes under Pachhad Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Nahan is nearest town to kahan village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Kahan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 388 268 120
Literate Population 286 200 86
Illiterate Population 102 68 34

Connectivity of Kahan

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

Nearby Villages of Kahan

Frequently Asked Questions about Kahan

Where is Kahan located?

Kahan village is situated in Pachhad Tehsil, within the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kahan?

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

What is the pincode of Kahan?

The pincode of Kahan is 173024, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kahan is 388, with 268 males and 120 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Kahan village has a total of 65 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kahan is 73.71%. The male literacy rate is 74.63%, while the female literacy rate is 71.67%.