Khaltu - Krishangarh, Solan

Khaltu is a village situated in the Krishangarh tehsil of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Jadla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaltu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaltu is 021427. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 173206 pincode. Sabathu is the nearest town.

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

Population of Khaltu

According to the 2011 Census, Khaltu village had a total population of 333 people, including 173 males and 160 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.37%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 94.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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 Population333173160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291712
Scheduled Castes (SC)853748
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population296156140
Illiterate Population371720

Nearby Villages of Khaltu

Khaltu 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 Khaltu

Khaltu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Solan to Khaltu is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaltu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khaltu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khaltu

Where is Khaltu located?

Khaltu village is located in Krishangarh Tehsil, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khaltu?

The Gram Panchayat of Khaltu is Jadla.

What is the pincode of Khaltu?

The pincode of Khaltu is 173206.

What is the population of Khaltu?

Khaltu had a total population of 333, including 173 males and 160 females.

How many households are there in Khaltu?

Khaltu had 47 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khaltu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khaltu was 97.37%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 94.59%.