Pangan village, Kullu tehsil | Pincode 175129

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Pangan is a village in Kullu mandal, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, with a population of 586 across 132 households and a literacy rate of 80%. The village has three temples, a school, a bus stop, and a shop.

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LGD code: 12790
Pincode: 175129
Post office: Katrain
Population: 586
Households: 132
Literacy rate: 80%
Sex ratio: 980 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 496
Distance to district centre: 8 km
Distance to mandal centre: 23 km
Distance to Shimla: 117 km
Distance to Delhi: 394 km
Nearest railway station: Zero Point · 33 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Ayurvedic Hospital, Katrai · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Pangan compares

By population, Pangan ranks #42 of 139 villages in Kullu mandal.

Literacy rate

80.0%

+14.6% vs mandal average

Pangan: 80.0%
Kullu mandal: 65.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

980

+17 vs mandal average

Pangan: 980
Kullu mandal: 963

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.7 vs mandal average

Pangan: 4.4
Kullu mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Pangan at a glance

Pangan is a village of 586 people in 132 households (Census 2011) in Kullu tehsil, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, the 42nd-largest of 139 villages in Kullu tehsil. Literacy is 80%, 15 points above the tehsil average of 65% and the sex ratio is 980 women per 1,000 men. It lies 8 km from the Kullu district centre, 33 km from Zero Point railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 175129, served by Katrain post office; the LGD village code is 12790. Mapped within or next to the village: primary school. The village votes in Kullu assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sunder Singh Thakur. The population is estimated at 691 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pangan · this village	586	80%	—
Dobha · Manali	450	80%	1.3 km NE
Rampur · Manali	404	75%	1.3 km NE
Haripur · Manali	805	75%	1.9 km SE
Sarsai · Kullu	1,389	74%	2.4 km SE
Soyal · Kullu	—	—	2.6 km E
Chhaki · Kullu	595	75%	3.6 km S

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Key facts — Pangan

LGD code: 12790
Pincode: 175129
Post office: Katrain
Population (Census 2011): 586
Population (projected 2026): 691
Households: 132
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 980
Literacy rate: 80.0%
Coordinates: 32.15741°N, 77.16055°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kullu
Member of Parliament: Kangana Ranaut
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sunder Singh Thakur
Block / Mandal: Kullu

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kullu district level

Then & Now

Pangan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

586

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

691

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

132

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

156

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 586Census 2011
Households: 132Census 2011
Literacy rate: 80.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 980 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1562026 projection
Active job cards: 72,628MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 55,085MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 57,07,269ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,017NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 81.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 52.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kullu district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 26,590PMAY-G · 26,590 of 1,21,502 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kullu district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 6,743Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kullu district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places in Pangan

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

7 places mapped

Temple· 4
Bus stop· 1
School· 1
Shop· 1

Religion

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Nyingmapa Monastery and Buddhist Temple, Manali
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Mandir
📍 871 m awayOSM
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Temple
Jamblu Devta Mandir
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Temple
Local deity
📍 1.9 km awayOSM
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Education

School
Primary School Sangchar
📍 1.2 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · department_store
Departmental Store
📍 1.3 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Shared taxi stand
📍 173 m awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Pangan

Mandal centre

Kullu · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 55 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kullu · ≈ 8.3 km

≈ 17 min by car · 20 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Shimla117 kmcapital
Delhi394 km
Mumbai1516 km
Kolkata1534 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationZero Point33 km
Bus stopShared taxi stand<1 km
Hospital / PHCAyurvedic Hospital, Katrai6 km
ATM / bankKangra Co-operative Bank4 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil2 km
CollegeDharmalaya Institute for Compassionate Living44 km
Police stationPolice Station Manali9 km

Nearest to the village

Bus stop: Shared taxi standunder 1 km

Village amenities · Census 2011 / OpenStreetMap within 2 km

✓ Primary school

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Pangan

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Nyingmapa Monastery and Buddhist Temple, ManaliTemple<1 km ↗
🛕MandirTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Jamblu Devta MandirTemple1.2 km ↗
🛕Local deityTemple1.9 km ↗
🛕Gaurishankar templeTemple2.5 km ↗
🛕Temple of Gauri Shankar with sculpturesTemple2.5 km ↗
🛕Gauri Shankar Temple, DasalTemple2.5 km ↗
🛕Mata Docha Mocha templeTemple2.7 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Pangan

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Primary School SangcharSchool1.2 km ↗

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September 2026

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Monsoon weakens in Himachal Pradesh: No rain expected for next 5 days; Una hottest in state at 33.8°C

Reported by Bhaskar English.

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Sep

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Himachal Pradesh monsoon losses exceed Rs 1,661 crore with 296 deaths in 74 days

Reported by The News Mill.

Resident

Sep

newsSTATE

Himachal monsoon losses touch ₹1,550 crore | Hindustan Times

Reported by Hindustan Times.

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News from Kullu & Himachal Pradesh

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Monsoon weakens in Himachal Pradesh: No rain expected for next 5 days; Una hottest in state at 33.8°C
Bhaskar English4 days ago
Himachal Pradesh monsoon losses exceed Rs 1,661 crore with 296 deaths in 74 days
The News Mill5 days ago
Himachal monsoon losses touch ₹1,550 crore | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times7 days ago
Fading Kuhls and Gharats: The human cost of hydropower on Himachal Pradesh’s altered rivers
India Water Portal10 days ago
BharatNet Phase 3: Amilionn, ITI project surpasses 40% completion in Himachal Pradesh
ET Telecom10 days ago
Himachal records 9% monsoon rainfall deficit; weather to remain largely dry for next five days: IMD
ANI News10 days ago

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Quick answers

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What is the pincode of Pangan?

The pincode of Pangan, Kullu tehsil, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh is 175129. The post office is Katrain.

Which post office delivers to Pangan?

Mail for Pangan is delivered through Katrain post office, pincode 175129, in Kullu tehsil, Kullu district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pangan located?

Pangan is a village in Kullu tehsil of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Pangan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pangan village has a population of 586 across 132 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pangan in?

Pangan falls under the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Himachal Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pangan in?

Pangan falls under the Kullu assembly constituency (AC #23) of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Pangan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pangan village is 80.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Pangan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pangan village is 980 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pangan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pangan, including Himachal Pradesh Universal Health Protection Scheme (HIMCARE), Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Pangan from Kullu district centre?

Pangan is approximately 8 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kullu district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Pangan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pangan village is 12790.

How big is Pangan compared to other villages in Kullu tehsil?

Pangan ranks 42 of 139 villages in Kullu tehsil by Census 2011 population (586 residents).

How far is Pangan from Shimla?

Pangan is about 117 km from Shimla in a straight line (the state capital of Himachal Pradesh); by road expect roughly 152 km.

How far is Pangan from Delhi?

Pangan is about 394 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 512 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pangan?

Zero Point is the nearest railway station to Pangan, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Pangan?

Shared taxi stand is the nearest bus stop to Pangan, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pangan?

Ayurvedic Hospital, Katrai is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pangan, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Pangan?

Kangra Co-operative Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Pangan, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Pangan?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Pangan, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Who is the MLA of Pangan?

Pangan falls under Kullu assembly constituency (AC 23). The sitting MLA is Sunder Singh Thakur (INC).

Who is the MP for Pangan?

Pangan is in Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kangana Ranaut (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Pangan?

Within 5 km of Pangan: Primary School Sangchar (1.2 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Pangan in 2026?

Pangan is estimated at 691 people in 2026, up about 18% from 586 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pangan in?

Himachal Pradesh falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Pangan in Kullu district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)