Helar

Helar is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Helar village is also a gram panchayat.

Helar has its own place in the vibrant Hoshiarpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Helar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Helar is 031946. The village spans a total geographical area of 82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144529. Garhshankar is nearest town to Helar village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Helar

Below is a concise population overview of Helar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 436 218 218
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 51 26 25
Scheduled Castes (SC) 54 22 32
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 305 159 146
Illiterate Population 131 59 72

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Helar village:

  • The total population of Helar village is around 436, including approximately 218 males and 218 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 51 children aged 0–6 years in Helar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Helar village has 54 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Helar village is about 69.95%, with male literacy at 72.94% and female literacy at 66.97%.
  • There are around 87 households in Helar village.

Connectivity of Helar

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Helar

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

Padrana Dansiwal Dadial Jassowal Bathal Badowal Lasara Mehdud Gajjar Bharatpur Rajputan Abhowal

Frequently Asked Questions about Helar

Where is Helar located?
Helar village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Helar?
Helar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Helar?
The pincode of Helar is 144529, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Helar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Helar is 436, with 218 males and 218 females.
How many households are there in Helar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Helar village has a total of 87 households.
What is the literacy rate in Helar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Helar is 69.95%. The male literacy rate is 72.94%, while the female literacy rate is 66.97%.