Purhan Population - Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
Purhan is a medium size village located in Saluni Tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh with total 90 families residing. The Purhan village has population of 490 of which 246 are males while 244 are females as per Population Census 2011.In Purhan village population of children with age 0-6 is 75 which makes up 15.31 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Purhan village is 992 which is higher than Himachal Pradesh state average of 972. Child Sex Ratio for the Purhan as per census is 1027, higher than Himachal Pradesh average of 909.
Purhan village has lower literacy rate compared to Himachal Pradesh. In 2011, literacy rate of Purhan village was 64.58 % compared to 82.80 % of Himachal Pradesh. In Purhan Male literacy stands at 77.99 % while female literacy rate was 50.97 %.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Purhan village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village. Our website, don't have information about schools and hospital in Purhan village.
Purhan Data
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total No. of Houses | 90 | - | - |
| Population | 490 | 246 | 244 |
| Child (0-6) | 75 | 37 | 38 |
| Schedule Caste | 212 | 107 | 105 |
| Schedule Tribe | 71 | 34 | 37 |
| Literacy | 64.58 % | 77.99 % | 50.97 % |
| Total Workers | 342 | 170 | 172 |
| Main Worker | 120 | - | - |
| Marginal Worker | 222 | 59 | 163 |