Kalath village, Manali tehsil | Pincode 175131

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Kalath is a village in Manali mandal, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, located at 32.189°N, 77.189°E. With a population of 607 across 169 households and a literacy rate of 74.1%, the village has a temple and one monument.

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PALDAN PHUNCHONG

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LGD code: 12689
Pincode: 175131
Post office: Manali (Kullu)
Population: 607
Households: 169
Literacy rate: 74.1%
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 285
Distance to district centre: 12 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Shimla: 121 km
Distance to Delhi: 398 km
Nearest railway station: Zero Point · 37 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Civil Hospital, Manali · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kalath compares

By population, Kalath ranks #29 of 75 villages in Manali mandal.

Literacy rate

74.1%

+1.9% vs mandal average

Kalath: 74.1%
Manali mandal: 72.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

958

+63 vs mandal average

Kalath: 958
Manali mandal: 895

Household size

people per home

3.6

−0.7 vs mandal average

Kalath: 3.6
Manali mandal: 4.3

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

Kalath at a glance

Kalath is a village of 607 people in 169 households (Census 2011) in Manali tehsil, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, the 29th-largest of 75 villages in Manali tehsil. Literacy is 74%, 2 points above the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 958 women per 1,000 men. It lies 12 km from the Kullu district centre, 37 km from Zero Point railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 175131, served by Manali (Kullu) post office; the LGD village code is 12689. The nearest hospital or health centre is Civil Hospital, Manali, 6 km away. The sarpanch is PALDAN PHUNCHONG, and the village votes in Manali assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur. The population is estimated at 716 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kalath · this village	607	74%	—
Dharanu · Manali	1,141	69%	0.4 km NE
Khakhnal · Manali	656	73%	1.2 km SE
Kalont · Manali	13	69%	1.2 km NW
Solang · Manali	1,016	66%	1.2 km NW
Shilha · Manali	296	67%	1.7 km S
Parsha · Manali	702	70%	1.9 km N

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Key facts — Kalath

LGD code: 12689
Pincode: 175131
Post office: Manali (Kullu)
Population (Census 2011): 607
Population (projected 2026): 716
Households: 169
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 958
Literacy rate: 74.1%
Coordinates: 32.18895°N, 77.18892°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Manali
Member of Parliament: Kangana Ranaut
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bhuvneshwar Gaur
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: PALDAN PHUNCHONG
Block / Mandal: Manali

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

Kalath — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

607

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

716

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

169

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

199

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: 607Census 2011
Households: 169Census 2011
Literacy rate: 74.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 958 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7162026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1992026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Kalath

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Temple· 1
Monument· 1

Religion

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Temple
Mandir
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · monument
Gayatri Mata Temple
📍 1.7 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Kalath

Mandal centre

Manali · ≈ 3.0 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kullu · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 29 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Shimla121 kmcapital
Delhi398 km
Mumbai1520 km
Kolkata1535 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationZero Point37 km
Bus stopShared taxi stand5 km
Hospital / PHCCivil Hospital, Manali6 km
ATM / bankKangra Co-operative Bank1 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil4 km
CollegeDharmalaya Institute for Compassionate Living47 km
Police stationPolice Station Manali5 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kalath

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

🛕MandirTemple<1 km ↗
🛕TempleTemple1.4 km ↗
🛕Miniature stone shiva templeTemple1.7 km ↗
🛕Miniature Siva Temple, JagatsukhTemple1.7 km ↗
🛕Jai Shirgan Naag templeTemple2.4 km ↗
🛕Dhani devtaTemple2.8 km ↗
🛕Mata Docha Mocha templeTemple3.1 km ↗
🛕Vishnu Kund (Balu Mosar)Temple3.2 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Kalath

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

🏫Primary School SangcharSchool4.1 km ↗

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September 2026

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Temperature drops after rain and snowfall in Himachal: Kalpa records 8.2°C fall; chill intensifies in highe...

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Himachal Pradesh Faces Heavy Rain and Snowfall; Roads Closed in Lahaul-Spiti

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Sep

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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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Temperature drops after rain and snowfall in Himachal: Kalpa records 8.2°C fall; chill intensifies in highe...
Bhaskar English17h ago
Himachal Pradesh Faces Heavy Rain and Snowfall; Roads Closed in Lahaul-Spiti
News On AIRyesterday
Monsoon weakens in Himachal Pradesh: No rain expected for next 5 days; Una hottest in state at 33.8°C
Bhaskar English5 days ago
Himachal Pradesh monsoon losses exceed Rs 1,661 crore with 296 deaths in 74 days
The News Mill6 days ago
Himachal monsoon losses touch ₹1,550 crore | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times8 days ago
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Quick answers

People often ask about Kalath

What is the pincode of Kalath?

The pincode of Kalath, Manali tehsil, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh is 175131. The post office is Manali (Kullu).

Which post office delivers to Kalath?

Mail for Kalath is delivered through Manali (Kullu) post office, pincode 175131, in Manali tehsil, Kullu district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kalath located?

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

What is the population of Kalath as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kalath village has a population of 607 across 169 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kalath?

The current sarpanch of Kalath gram panchayat is PALDAN PHUNCHONG.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kalath in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kalath in?

Kalath falls under the Manali assembly constituency (AC #22) of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Kalath?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kalath village is 74.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Kalath?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kalath village is 958 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kalath?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kalath, 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 Kalath from Kullu district centre?

Kalath is approximately 12 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 Kalath?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kalath village is 12689.

How big is Kalath compared to other villages in Manali tehsil?

Kalath ranks 29 of 75 villages in Manali tehsil by Census 2011 population (607 residents).

How far is Kalath from Shimla?

Kalath is about 121 km from Shimla in a straight line (the state capital of Himachal Pradesh); by road expect roughly 157 km.

How far is Kalath from Delhi?

Kalath is about 398 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 517 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kalath?

Zero Point is the nearest railway station to Kalath, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kalath?

Shared taxi stand is the nearest bus stop to Kalath, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kalath?

Civil Hospital, Manali is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kalath, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kalath?

Kangra Co-operative Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Kalath, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kalath?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Kalath, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Kalath?

Kalath falls under Manali assembly constituency (AC 22). The sitting MLA is Bhuvneshwar Gaur (INC).

Who is the MP for Kalath?

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

Which schools and colleges are near Kalath?

Within 5 km of Kalath: Primary School Sangchar (4.1 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Kalath in 2026?

Kalath is estimated at 716 people in 2026, up about 18% from 607 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kalath in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kalath?

PALDAN PHUNCHONG is the sarpanch of Kalath gram panchayat, Manali tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Manali tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)