Palotha (36), Dharmsala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India

Content updated on May 18, 2024.

Geographic Location of Palotha (36)


The village Palotha (36) is located in Dharmsala Tahsil of Kangra District in the State of Himachal Pradesh in India. It comes under Rait Community Development Block. The nearest town is Dharmsala, which is about 18 kilometers away from Palotha (36).

Travel and Communication for Palotha (36)


There is a railway station more than 10 kms away from the village.

Postal Address:
Palotha (36),
Kangra,
Himachal Pradesh, India
PIN - 176217

Climate Change, Weather and Environment Reports / Data for Palotha (36)


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A brief summary of available data for Palotha (36) is given below:

CategoryResolutionPeriod
Precipitation - hHalf Hourly / 0.1 deg (11 kms) grid2001 - 2024
Precipitation - lDaily / 0.25 deg (28 kms) grid1901 - 2024
Temperature - hMonthly / 0.5 deg (55 kms) grid1901 - 2023
Temperature - lDaily / 1 deg (111 kms) grid1951 - 2024

Social Structure of Palotha (36)


As per available data from the year 2009, 265 persons live in 49 house holds in the village Palotha (36). There are 133 female individuals and 132 male individuals in the village. Females constitute 50.19% and males constitute 49.81% of the total population.

There are 265 scheduled castes persons of which 133 are females and 132 are males. Females constitute 50.19% and males constitute 49.81% of the scheduled castes population. Scheduled castes constitute 100% of the total population.

Population density of Palotha (36) is 172.89 persons per square kilometer.

Land and Natural Resources in Palotha (36)


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Total area of Palotha (36) is 153.28 Hectares as per the data available for the year 2009.

Total sown/agricultural area is 11.32 ha. About 1.88 ha is un-irrigated area. About 9.44 ha is irrigated area. About 9.44 ha is irrigated by other sources of water.

About 1.02 ha is used permanent pastures and grazing lands.

About 3.28 ha is culturable waste land. About 2.2 ha is covered by barren and un-cultivable land.

Schools in Palotha (36)


There are no private or government pre-primary schools in the village. However, there is a government pre-primary school in Kotla, which is 5-10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There is a government primary school in the village Palotha (36).

There is a government middle school in the village Palotha (36).

There is a government secondary school in the village Palotha (36).

There are no private or government senior secondary schools in the village. However, there is a private senior secondary school in Kareri, which is 5-10 kms away from Palotha (36).

Colleges in Palotha (36)


There are no private or government arts and science degree colleges in the village. However, there is a private arts and science degree college in Dharmshala, which is more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There are no private or government engineering colleges in the village. However, there is a government engineering college in Chatreri, which is more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There are no private or government medical colleges in the village. However, there is a private medical college in Tanda (kangra), which is more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There are no private or government management institutes in the village. However, there is a government management institute in Dharmshala, which is more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There are no private or government polytechnic institutes in the village. However, there is a private polytechnic institute in Kangra, which is more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

Other Educational Facilities in Palotha (36)


There are no private or government vocational training school / ITIs in the village. However, there is a private vocational training school / ITI in Shahpur, which is more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There are no private or government non formal training centres in the village. However, there is a private non formal training centre in Dharmshala, which is more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There are no private or government differently abled schools in the village. However, there is a private differently abled school in Dharmshala, which is more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

Healthcare Facilities in Palotha (36)


There is a community health centre more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There is a primary health centre more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There is a primary health sub-centre more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There is a maternity and child welfare centre 5-10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There is a TB clinic more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There is a allopathic hospital more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There is a alternative medicine hospital more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There is a dispensary with 1 doctors and 1 paramedical staff in the village Palotha (36).

There is a veterinary hospital more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There is a mobile health centre more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

There is a family welfare centre more than 10 kms away from Palotha (36).

*Note: Most of the above information provided as per data compiled from the year 2009.

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