Thangar Village Overview
Thangar is a village in Arki tehsil of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. It lies about 80 km from Solan district headquarters. Arki is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Barog is the Gram Panchayat for Thangar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Thangar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thangar is 020167. The village covers a geographical area of 11.53 hectares and has a pincode of 173221. Arki is the nearest town.
Thangar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Arki Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Thangar
Population & Demographics of Thangar
This section provides population and demographic details of Thangar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Illiterate Population | 12 | 5 | 7 |
Key population details of Thangar village are given below:
- Thangar village is a very small village with a total population of around 28, including approximately 11 males and 17 females, with a sex ratio of 1545 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Thangar village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 57.14%.
- There are around 5 households in Thangar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Thangar
Transport facilities help residents of Thangar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Thangar
The following villages are located close to Thangar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thangar
- Where is Thangar located?
- Thangar village is located in Arki Tehsil, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Thangar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Thangar is Barog (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Thangar?
- The pincode of Thangar is 173221.
- What is the population of Thangar?
- Thangar has a total population of 28, including 11 males and 17 females.
- How many households are there in Thangar?
- There are 5 households in Thangar.
- What is the literacy rate in Thangar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thangar is 57.14%. Male literacy is 54.55% and female literacy is 58.82%.