Kahan

Kahan is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Kahan unique in its vibrant Pachhad-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Kahan’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 Kahan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kahan is 022918. The village spans a total geographical area of 227 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173024. Nahan is nearest town to Kahan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kahan 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 Pachhad 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 Kahan

Population of Kahan

According to the 2011 Census, Kahan has a total population of about 388, with approximately 268 males and 120 females. The sex ratio is around 447 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 19 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 73.71%, with male literacy at about 74.63% and female literacy near 71.67%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kahan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kahan

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

Nearby Villages of Kahan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kahan