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Kachchh district has 924 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 10 talukas in Gujarat.
Indian Village Directory
The Kachchh district village directory covers 924 Census 2011 village records across 10 talukas in Gujarat. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Kachchh district has 877 inhabited villages, 47 uninhabited village entries, 1,363,836 people and 286,001 households, with 1,705,025 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Bhuj has the most village records; Nakhatrana is the largest listed village by population; Palansva has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 877 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 837 villages, all-weather road is reported for 760 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 508 offices and 54 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.
Kachchh district has 924 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 10 talukas in Gujarat.
The taluka-wise table compares 10 talukas in Kachchh district using Census 2011 village records. Bhuj has 159 villages, about 17% of the district list. Rapar covers the largest recorded village area.
| Taluka | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdasa | 03728 | 136 | 15% | 98% | 117,538 | 8.6% | 864 | 24,070 | 239,825.82 | 14% | 49 | Naliya |
| Anjar | 03725 | 68 | 7.4% | 97% | 148,354 | 11% | 2,182 | 33,032 | 110,209.27 | 6.5% | 134.6 | Meghpar (Borichi) |
| Bhachau | 03724 | 70 | 7.6% | 99% | 146,503 | 11% | 2,093 | 32,746 | 189,279.73 | 11% | 77.4 | Adhoi (Pasakayara) |
| Bhuj | 03726 | 159 | 17% | 94% | 229,755 | 17% | 1,445 | 48,568 | 237,250.68 | 14% | 96.8 | Dhrobana |
| Gandhidham | 03731 | 6 | 0.6% | 100% | 38,981 | 2.9% | 6,497 | 8,230 | 12,440.98 | 0.7% | 313.3 | Kidana |
| Lakhpat | 03722 | 100 | 11% | 86% | 62,552 | 4.6% | 626 | 12,155 | 194,499.32 | 11% | 32.2 | Panandhro |
| Mandvi | 03729 | 94 | 10% | 98% | 151,997 | 11% | 1,617 | 31,508 | 139,128.53 | 8.2% | 109.2 | Bidada |
| Mundra | 03730 | 62 | 6.7% | 95% | 132,881 | 9.7% | 2,143 | 30,454 | 86,739.99 | 5.1% | 153.2 | Baroi |
| Nakhatrana | 03727 | 132 | 14% | 91% | 146,367 | 11% | 1,109 | 28,608 | 198,466.74 | 12% | 73.7 | Nakhatrana |
| Rapar | 03723 | 97 | 10% | 100% | 188,908 | 14% | 1,948 | 36,630 | 297,183.99 | 17% | 63.6 | Bhimasar |
Bhuj, Abdasa and Nakhatrana are the talukas with the most village records in Kachchh district. Bhuj ranks first with 159 villages, 229,755 people and 96.8 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and taluka comparison.
| Rank | Taluka | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhuj | 159 | 17% | 229,755 | 17% | 237,250.68 | 14% |
| 2 | Abdasa | 136 | 15% | 117,538 | 8.6% | 239,825.82 | 14% |
| 3 | Nakhatrana | 132 | 14% | 146,367 | 11% | 198,466.74 | 12% |
| 4 | Lakhpat | 100 | 11% | 62,552 | 4.6% | 194,499.32 | 11% |
| 5 | Rapar | 97 | 10% | 188,908 | 14% | 297,183.99 | 17% |
| 6 | Mandvi | 94 | 10% | 151,997 | 11% | 139,128.53 | 8.2% |
| 7 | Bhachau | 70 | 7.6% | 146,503 | 11% | 189,279.73 | 11% |
| 8 | Anjar | 68 | 7.4% | 148,354 | 11% | 110,209.27 | 6.5% |
| 9 | Mundra | 62 | 6.7% | 132,881 | 9.7% | 86,739.99 | 5.1% |
| 10 | Gandhidham | 6 | 0.6% | 38,981 | 2.9% | 12,440.98 | 0.7% |
Nakhatrana is the highest-population village listed for Kachchh district, with 17,478 people and 3,503 households. That is 1.3% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 5. The nearest town is Bhuj; 48.0 km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nakhatrana | 17,478 | 1.3% | 3,503 | 5 | 2,428.13 | 719.8 | Bhuj | 48.0 |
| 2 | Kidana | 15,669 | 1.1% | 3,272 | 4.8 | 2,970.84 | 527.4 | Gandhidham | 4.0 |
| 3 | Baroi | 14,954 | 1.1% | 3,856 | 3.9 | 1,126.67 | 1,327.3 | Mundra | 2.0 |
| 4 | Mithi Rohar | 13,712 | 1% | 2,757 | 5 | 3,600.75 | 380.8 | Gandhidham | 5.0 |
| 5 | Meghpar (Borichi) | 12,637 | 0.9% | 2,799 | 4.5 | 1,304.13 | 969 | Anjar | 2.0 |
| 6 | Tunda | 12,471 | 0.9% | 3,134 | 4 | 1,314.30 | 948.9 | Mandvi | 20.0 |
| 7 | Naliya | 11,415 | 0.8% | 2,395 | 4.8 | 7,396 | 154.3 | Bhuj | 92.0 |
| 8 | Adhoi (Pasakayara) | 10,794 | 0.8% | 2,401 | 4.5 | 5,070.58 | 212.9 | Bhachau | 21.0 |
| 9 | Varsamedi | 10,654 | 0.8% | 2,826 | 3.8 | 4,378.98 | 243.3 | Anjar | 7.0 |
| 10 | Samakhiari | 10,402 | 0.8% | 2,482 | 4.2 | 2,095.18 | 496.5 | Bhachau | 15.0 |
Palansva has the largest recorded village area in Kachchh district at 13,953.02 hectares. It represents 0.8% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 59.1 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palansva | 13,953.02 | 0.8% | 8,241 | 59.1 | 1,508 | 0.11 | Rapar | 45.0 |
| 2 | Rav Moti | 13,217.38 | 0.8% | 4,710 | 35.6 | 965 | 0.07 | Rapar | 13.0 |
| 3 | Jakhau | 13,014.48 | 0.8% | 5,369 | 41.3 | 1,033 | 0.08 | Bhuj | 103.0 |
| 4 | Nirona | 12,849.63 | 0.8% | 5,710 | 44.4 | 1,085 | 0.08 | Bhuj | 40.0 |
| 5 | Jatavada (Jilar Vandh) | 12,449.13 | 0.7% | 4,168 | 33.5 | 758 | 0.06 | Rapar | 45.0 |
| 6 | Gedi | 11,875.28 | 0.7% | 5,855 | 49.3 | 1,067 | 0.09 | Rapar | 22.0 |
| 7 | Fulay | 11,561.32 | 0.7% | 1,839 | 15.9 | 415 | 0.04 | Bhuj | 70.0 |
| 8 | Nara | 11,159.63 | 0.7% | 2,265 | 20.3 | 432 | 0.04 | Bhuj | 133.0 |
| 9 | Lodrani (Parkara Vandh) | 10,805.10 | 0.6% | 3,981 | 36.8 | 793 | 0.07 | Rapar | 50.0 |
| 10 | Kanthkot | 10,497.88 | 0.6% | 2,498 | 23.8 | 572 | 0.05 | Bhachau | 26.0 |
Kachchh has 508 post office records across 54 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.
The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Kachchh district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 508 offices across 54 PIN codes, including 500 delivery offices and 449 branch offices. PIN 370165 has the highest listed post-office count here with 33 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.
| PIN Code | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| 370165 | 33 |
| 370655 | 28 |
| 370001 | 24 |
| 370140 | 21 |
| 370155 | 18 |
| 370110 | 16 |
| 370510 | 16 |
| 370650 | 16 |
| 370465 | 15 |
| 370605 | 15 |
| Office Type | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 1 |
| Sub Office | 58 |
| Branch Office | 449 |
| Office Name | PIN | Type | Delivery | Division | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuj Ho | 370001 | Head Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Adesar So | 370155 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Adhoi So | 370135 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Adipur So | 370205 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Anjar So | 370110 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Baladia So | 370427 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Bhachau So | 370140 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Bhimasar So | 370160 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Bhujpur So | 370405 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Bidada So | 370435 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Dahisara So Kachchh | 370485 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Daypar So | 370630 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Dumara So | 370490 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Gadhasisa So | 370445 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Gaduli So | 370627 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Gandhidham So | 370201 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Godhra So | 370450 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Gundala So | 370410 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Gundiyali So | 370455 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Jakhau So | 370641 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Kachchh Mandvi So | 370465 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Kachchh University Dso | 370015 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Kandla Port So | 370210 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Kapaya So | 370415 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Kera So | 370430 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Khavda So | 370510 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Khedoi So | 370130 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Khombhadi So | 370670 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Koday So | 370460 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Kotdan So | 370605 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Kothara So | 370645 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Kukma So | 370105 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Laija So | 370475 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Lakadia So | 370145 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Madhapar So | 370020 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Manjal So | 370610 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Mankuwa So | 370030 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Mothara So | 370650 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Mundra So | 370421 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Nakhatrana So | 370615 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Naliya So | 370655 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Netra So | 370620 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| New Dudhai So | 370115 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Patri So | 370425 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Rahpar So | 370165 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Ravapar So | 370625 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Samkhiyali So | 370150 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Shyamji Krishna Varma Nagar So | 370601 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Sukhpar So | 370040 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
| Tera So | 370660 | Post Office | Delivery | Kutch Division | Rajkot Region |
Kachchh district has 492 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 31 banks and 49 PIN codes. The list includes 334 ATMs, 153 CRMs and 1 CDM. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 118 entries (24%). PIN code 370201 has the highest listed banking access count, with 106 records (22%). The density is 53.2 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 334 | 68% |
| CRM | 153 | 31% |
| CDM | 1 | 0.2% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 4 | 0.8% |
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 118 | 24% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 81 | 16% |
| Bank of Baroda | 81 | 16% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 42 | 8.5% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 40 | 8.1% |
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 370201 | 106 | 22% |
| 370001 | 92 | 19% |
| 370421 | 42 | 8.5% |
| 370110 | 40 | 8.1% |
| 370205 | 24 | 4.9% |
| 370020 | 20 | 4.1% |
| 370140 | 19 | 3.9% |
| 370465 | 14 | 2.8% |
| 370615 | 9 | 1.8% |
| 370445 | 9 | 1.8% |
| Taluka | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks | PINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdasa | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Anjar | 44 | 28 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| Bhachau | 24 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Bhuj | 155 | 112 | 42 | 0 | 27 | 14 |
| Gandhidham | 145 | 89 | 52 | 1 | 28 | 7 |
| Lakhpat | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Mandvi | 30 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| Mundra | 54 | 41 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 6 |
| Nakhatrana | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Rapar | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Kachchh district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, ICICI Bank Limited and Bank of Baroda. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 370511, 370655 and 370105. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 370511 | Kachchh | Abdasa | Hothiay | Sanghipuram Abdasa, Kutch 370511 Axis Bank ATM Sanghi Industries Ltd, Po Hothiay, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370511 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 370655 | Kachchh | Abdasa | Naliya | Nalia Abdasa Kachchh Dist, Gujarat - 370655 ICICI Bank Ltd, Dada Shopping Center, Dev Krupa, ST Road, Kachchh, Gujarat… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 370105 | Kachchh | Anjar | Ratnal | Darbar Vas Near Airtel Tower Ratnal, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370105 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 370205 | Kachchh | Abdasa | Bitta | Maitri Road Adipur Maruti Electric Shop No 4, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370205 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 370655 | Kachchh | Abdasa | Naliya | Dist:kutch Main Bazar, Nalia Abdasa, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370655 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 370645 | Kachchh | Abdasa | Kothara | Kutch, Gujarat Main Bazzar, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370645 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 370110 | Kachchh | Anjar | Anjar (M) | Opposi Anjar Ground Floor, Shop No: B2, C1, C3, D1, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370110 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 370020 | Kachchh | Anjar | Dhamadka | Main Road, Ground Floor, Shop No. 89, 90 and 91 of Ward No Dhamadka, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370020 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Kachchh district's village records list 1,363,836 people in 286,001 households. The average household size is 4.8. The listed village population density is 80 people per sq km.
Administrative coverage connects Kachchh district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 10 CD blocks, 586 Gram Panchayats and 7 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Anjar, Bhachau and Bhuj.
CD blocks reported: Abdasa, Anjar, Bhachau, Bhuj, Gandhidham, Lakhpat, Mandvi, Mundra, Nakhatrana, Rapar.
Gram Panchayats reported: Adesar, Adhoi (Pasakayara), Aida, Aiyar, Ajapar, Akri Moti, Amaliyara, Amarapar, Amardi, Ambapar, Ambara (Amara), Amrapar and more.
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Kachchh district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 877 villages (95% of district records), mobile coverage in 837 villages (91% of district records), all-weather road in 760 villages (82% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and All-weather Road, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 877 | 877 | — | 94.91 |
| Mobile Coverage | 837 | 877 | — | 90.58 |
| All-Weather Road | 760 | 877 | — | 82.25 |
| PDS Shop | 446 | 877 | — | 48.27 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 877 | 877 | — | 94.91 |
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 32 | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Km | 72 | 7.8% |
| 10-25 Km | 250 | 27% |
| Over 25 Km | 570 | 62% |
Location and distance highlights show how Kachchh villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 924 villages, with an average of 49.27 km and a median of 34 km. 32 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 570 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 924 | 49.27 | 165 | Pipar | Bhuj |
This data coverage section explains what is available for Kachchh district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 23,319 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 5,544 | 3,696 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 2,772 | 1,802 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 2,725 | 2,628 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 7,016 | 1,635 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 1,754 | 1,597 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 877 | 446 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 2,631 | 2,631 |
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This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Kachchh district has 924 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 10 talukas in Gujarat.
Bhuj has the most village records in Kachchh district, with 159 entries. This is 17% of the district list, with 229,755 people where population is reported.
Nakhatrana is the highest-population village shown for Kachchh district, with 17,478 people and 3,503 households. It accounts for 1.3% of the listed district village population.
Palansva has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Kachchh district, at 13,953.02 hectares. It represents 0.8% of the district's listed village area.
The population summary includes 1,363,836 people, 286,001 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 4.8 and population density is 80 people per sq km.
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 877 villages (95% of district records), mobile coverage in 837 villages (91% of district records), all-weather road in 760 villages (82% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
Yes. The postal summary includes 508 offices and 54 PINs for Kachchh district. That is about 55 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.
The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Kachchh district has 492 banking service records, about 53.2 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 118 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.
PIN code 370201 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Kachchh district, with 106 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.
Start from the taluka-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
Use the official land-record portal for Gujarat, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, taluka, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.