Galahan

Galahan is a village located in Solan tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 2km away from Solan, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Galahan village. As per 2009 stats, Seri is the gram panchayat of Galahan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Galahan is 022097. The village spans a total geographical area of 16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173212. Solan is nearest town to Galahan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Galahan 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 Galahan

Population of Galahan

According to the 2011 Census, Galahan has a total population of about 183, with approximately 89 males and 94 females. The sex ratio is around 1056 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 19 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 83.06%, with male literacy at about 88.76% and female literacy near 77.66%. There are around 39 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Galahan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Galahan

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

Nearby Villages of Galahan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Galahan