Bhalo - Kasauli, Solan

Bhalo is a village situated in the Kasauli tehsil of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Gulhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalo is 021641. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.97 hectares and falls under the 173209 pincode. Dagshai is the nearest town.

Bhalo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kasauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhalo

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalo village had a total population of 187 people, including 99 males and 88 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.36%, with male literacy at 97.67% and female literacy at 82.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1879988
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21138
Scheduled Castes (SC)763937
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1508466
Illiterate Population371522

Nearby Villages of Bhalo

Bhalo is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bhalo

Bhalo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Bhalo.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Solan to Bhalo is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalo

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhalo village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhalo

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhalo village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhalo

Where is Bhalo located?

Bhalo village is located in Kasauli Tehsil, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhalo?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhalo is Gulhari.

What is the pincode of Bhalo?

The pincode of Bhalo is 173209.

What is the population of Bhalo?

Bhalo had a total population of 187, including 99 males and 88 females.

How many households are there in Bhalo?

Bhalo had 36 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhalo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhalo was 90.36%. Male literacy was 97.67% and female literacy was 82.50%.