About Bakloh

Bakloh is a cantonment town in Chamba district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Bakloh Cantonment was established in 1866 for the 4th Gorkhas which was raised at PITHORA GARH (UP). When this 4th Gorkhas (Extra Regiment) came to Bakloh Cantt then Ist Battalion of 4th Gorkha was raised at Bakloh Cantonment. This area was taken from Chamba State (HP) for establishment of 4th GORKHAS. The name of Bakloh was given by the British Officer keeping in mind the name of only nearby village known as BAGULA situated approximate 5 km from Bakloh Hills. Postal Code 176301. As of 2001 India census, Bakloh had a population of 1809. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Bakloh has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Govt H S School, Kakira, with its huge building & a big ground makes Bakloh the hub for various activities for the...