Kharahan

Kharahan is a village located in Renuka tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 90km away from district headquarter Sangrah. Sangrah is the sub-district headquarter of Kharahan village. As per 2009 stats, Deuri Kharahan is the gram panchayat of Kharahan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharahan is 022978. The village spans a total geographical area of 207 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173023. Nahan is nearest town to Kharahan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kharahan 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 Sri renukaji 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 Kharahan

Population of Kharahan

According to the 2011 Census, Kharahan has a total population of about 161, with approximately 78 males and 83 females. The sex ratio is around 1064 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 15 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 13 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 59.63%, with male literacy at about 66.67% and female literacy near 53.01%. There are around 25 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharahan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharahan

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

Nearby Villages of Kharahan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharahan