Kuhant

Kuhant is a village located in Shalai tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 100km away from district headquarter Shalai. Shalai is the sub-district headquarter of Kuhant village. As per 2009 stats, Kunhant is the gram panchayat of Kuhant village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kuhant is 023443. The village spans a total geographical area of 743 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173027. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to Kuhant village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kuhant 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 Shillai 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 Kuhant

Population of Kuhant

According to the 2011 Census, Kuhant has a total population of about 1,555, with approximately 813 males and 742 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 252 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 351 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.53%, with male literacy at about 65.68% and female literacy near 46.50%. There are around 198 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kuhant's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kuhant

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

Nearby Villages of Kuhant

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuhant