Bahwan

Bahwan is a village located in Arki tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Arki. Arki is the sub-district headquarter of Bahwan village. As per 2009 stats, Bakhalag is the gram panchayat of Bahwan village.

Here you can discover what makes Bahwan unique in its vibrant Arki-Solan region. You’ll see Bahwan’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 Bahwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bahwan is 020137. The village spans a total geographical area of 92.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173208. Arki is nearest town to Bahwan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bahwan 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 Arki 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 Bahwan

Population of Bahwan

According to the 2011 Census, Bahwan has a total population of about 224, with approximately 110 males and 114 females. The sex ratio is around 1036 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 22 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 52 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 81.25%, with male literacy at about 86.36% and female literacy near 76.32%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bahwan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bahwan

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

Nearby Villages of Bahwan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bahwan