Ghihar

Ghihar is a village located in Nalagarh tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 97km away from district headquarter Nalagarh. Nalagarh is the sub-district headquarter of Ghihar village. As per 2009 stats, Manjholi is the gram panchayat of Ghihar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghihar is 020967. The village spans a total geographical area of 284.42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174101. Nalagarh is nearest town to Ghihar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Ghihar 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 Nalagarh 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 Ghihar

Population of Ghihar

According to the 2011 Census, Ghihar has a total population of about 144, with approximately 75 males and 69 females. The sex ratio is around 920 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 29 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 114 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 19. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.86%, with male literacy at about 64.00% and female literacy near 44.93%. There are around 26 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghihar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghihar

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

Nearby Villages of Ghihar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghihar