Than - Kasauli, Solan
Than is a village situated in the Kasauli tehsil of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Gulhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Than village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Than is 021631. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.15 hectares and falls under the 173209 pincode. Dagshai is the nearest town.
Than 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 Than
According to the 2011 Census, Than village had a total population of 144 people, including 78 males and 66 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.19%, with male literacy at 83.08% and female literacy at 67.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70.
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 Population | 144 | 78 | 66 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 70 | 37 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 97 | 54 | 43 |
| Illiterate Population | 47 | 24 | 23 |
Nearby Villages of Than
Than 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 Than
Than is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Than.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Solan to Than 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 Than
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Than village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Than
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Than village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Than
Where is Than located?
Than village is located in Kasauli Tehsil, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Than?
The Gram Panchayat of Than is Gulhari.
What is the pincode of Than?
The pincode of Than is 173209.
What is the population of Than?
Than had a total population of 144, including 78 males and 66 females.
How many households are there in Than?
Than had 32 households.
What is the literacy rate in Than?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Than was 75.19%. Male literacy was 83.08% and female literacy was 67.19%.