Indian Village Directory

Chokhna (253) Village

Chokhna (253) is an inhabited village in Bharari Sub-district of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 019222, the Census 2011 record lists 540 people in 123 households and the reported area is 95.51 hectares. The local references include Ghumarwin CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ghumarwin at about 16 km.

In short:

Chokhna (253) is a village in Bharari Sub-district, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 019222 and 540 people in 123 households.

Village Code019222
Population540
Households123
Area95.51 hectares
Nearest TownGhumarwin

Detailed village profile

Chokhna (253) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 540 people, 95.51 hectares of reported area and Ghumarwin as the nearest town reference for Chokhna (253), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Bilaspur
Sub-district Bharari
CD Block Ghumarwin
  • Chokhna (253) falls under Bharari Sub-district in Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 019222.
  • The record lists 540 people living in 123 households.
  • The reported village area is 95.51 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ghumarwin.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Chokhna (253)
Census Village Code
019222
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Bilaspur
District Census Code
030
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bharari
Sub-district Census Code
00153
CD Block
Ghumarwin
Households
123
Population
540
Male Population
245
Female Population
295
Sex Ratio
1,204.08
Area
95.51 hectares
Area
0.96 sq km
Nearest Town
Ghumarwin
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
174027
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 565.39 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.39 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.11% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chokhna (253) in the official administrative record. Census village code 019222 and Ghumarwin CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
030
Sub-district Census Code
00153
Village Census Code
019222
CD Block Code
0051
CD Block Name
Ghumarwin

Location and Distance

Ghumarwin is the nearest town listed for Chokhna (253), about 16 km away. Bilaspur is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bharari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Bilaspur
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ghumarwin
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Ghumarwin
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
95.51 hectares
Area
0.96 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 540 people in 123 households, with 245 male residents and 295 female residents. The average household size is 4.39, and SC share is 16.11% and ST share is 0% for Chokhna (253). Population density works out to about 565.39 people per sq km.

Total Households
123
Total Population
540
Male Population
245
Female Population
295
Sex Ratio
1,204.08
Average Household Size
4.39
SC Population
87
SC Male Population
41
SC Female Population
46
SC Population Share
16.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chokhna (253) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chokhna (253). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chokhna (253) include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
29.79 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chokhna (253) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chokhna (253) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chokhna (253) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chokhna (253) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Pulses and net sown area is 35.49 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
1.96 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
16.25 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
11.54 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.48 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
35.49
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.49 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chokhna (253)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
CRM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India CRM 174027 Bilaspur Bilaspur Sadar(t) Bilaspur (M CL) Sbi Bharari Sbi Bharari, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, 174027

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chokhna (253) village located?

Chokhna (253) is in Bharari Sub-district of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chokhna (253) village in?

Chokhna (253) village is in Bilaspur district.

Which state is Chokhna (253) village in?

Chokhna (253) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chokhna (253) under?

Chokhna (253) comes under Bharari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chokhna (253)?

The Census village code of Chokhna (253) is 019222.

What is the population of Chokhna (253) village?

The village record lists 540 people and 123 households for Chokhna (253).

How many households are in Chokhna (253) village?

The village record lists 123 households for Chokhna (253).

What is the male and female population of Chokhna (253)?

The record lists 245 male residents and 295 female residents for Chokhna (253).

What is the sex ratio of Chokhna (253) village?

The sex ratio of Chokhna (253) is 1,204.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chokhna (253) village?

The reported geographical area of Chokhna (253) is 95.51 hectares.

What is the population density of Chokhna (253) village?

The approximate population density of Chokhna (253) is 565.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chokhna (253)?

The nearest town listed for Chokhna (253) is Ghumarwin, about 16 km away.

How far is Chokhna (253) from the district headquarters?

Chokhna (253) is about 36 km from Bilaspur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chokhna (253) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chokhna (253) is about 14 km from Bharari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chokhna (253)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chokhna (253).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chokhna (253)?

For Chokhna (253), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Pulses and net sown area is 35.49 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chokhna (253)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chokhna (253). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chokhna (253).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.