Takahan

Takahan is a village located in Pachhad tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 45km away from district headquarter Sarahan. Sarahan is the sub-district headquarter of Takahan village. As per 2009 stats, Bagathan is the gram panchayat of Takahan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Takahan is 022937. The village spans a total geographical area of 127 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173001. Nahan is nearest town to Takahan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Takahan 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 Takahan

Population of Takahan

According to the 2011 Census, Takahan has a total population of about 87, with approximately 46 males and 41 females. The sex ratio is around 891 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 6 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.46%, with male literacy at about 89.13% and female literacy near 70.73%. There are around 19 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Takahan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Takahan

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

Nearby Villages of Takahan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Takahan