Bhodan

Bhodan is a village located in Kandaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 40km away from district headquarter Kandaghat. Kandaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Bhodan village. As per 2009 stats, Kot is the gram panchayat of Bhodan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhodan is 022312. The village spans a total geographical area of 99.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173222. Shimla is nearest town to Bhodan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bhodan 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 Solan 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 Bhodan

Population of Bhodan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhodan has a total population of about 140, with approximately 77 males and 63 females. The sex ratio is around 818 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 10 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 58 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 82.14%, with male literacy at about 92.21% and female literacy near 69.84%. There are around 30 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhodan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhodan

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

Nearby Villages of Bhodan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhodan