Indian Village Directory

Nihan (428) Village

Nihan (428) is an inhabited village in Ghumarwin Sub-district of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 019028, the Census 2011 record lists 75 people in 16 households and the reported area is 12.52 hectares. The local references include Ghumarwin CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ghumarwin at about 20 km.

In short:

Nihan (428) is a village in Ghumarwin Sub-district, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 019028 and 75 people in 16 households.

Village Code019028
Population75
Households16
Area12.52 hectares
Nearest TownGhumarwin

Detailed village profile

Nihan (428) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 75 people, 12.52 hectares of reported area and Ghumarwin as the nearest town reference for Nihan (428), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Bilaspur
Sub-district Ghumarwin
CD Block Ghumarwin
  • Nihan (428) falls under Ghumarwin Sub-district in Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 019028.
  • The record lists 75 people living in 16 households.
  • The reported village area is 12.52 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Nihan (428)
Census Village Code
019028
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Bilaspur
District Census Code
030
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghumarwin
Sub-district Census Code
00152
CD Block
Ghumarwin
Households
16
Population
75
Male Population
34
Female Population
41
Sex Ratio
1,205.88
Area
12.52 hectares
Area
0.13 sq km
Nearest Town
Ghumarwin
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
174003
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 599.04 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.69 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 12.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Nihan (428) in the official administrative record. Census village code 019028 and Ghumarwin CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
030
Sub-district Census Code
00152
Village Census Code
019028
CD Block Code
0051
CD Block Name
Ghumarwin

Location and Distance

Ghumarwin is the nearest town listed for Nihan (428), about 20 km away. Bilaspur is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghumarwin
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Bilaspur
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ghumarwin
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Ghumarwin
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
12.52 hectares
Area
0.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 75 people in 16 households, with 34 male residents and 41 female residents. The average household size is 4.69, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Nihan (428). Population density works out to about 599.04 people per sq km.

Total Households
16
Total Population
75
Male Population
34
Female Population
41
Sex Ratio
1,205.88
Average Household Size
4.69
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nihan (428) include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.67 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Nihan (428) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Nihan (428) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Nihan (428) 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 Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial 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 Nihan (428) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Paddy, net sown area is 6.56 hectares and irrigated land is 0.81 hectares (12.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.99
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
2.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
6.56
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
5.75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.81
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.81 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nihan (428) village located?

Nihan (428) is in Ghumarwin Sub-district of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Nihan (428) village in?

Nihan (428) village is in Bilaspur district.

Which state is Nihan (428) village in?

Nihan (428) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Nihan (428) under?

Nihan (428) comes under Ghumarwin Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Nihan (428)?

The Census village code of Nihan (428) is 019028.

What is the population of Nihan (428) village?

The village record lists 75 people and 16 households for Nihan (428).

How many households are in Nihan (428) village?

The village record lists 16 households for Nihan (428).

What is the male and female population of Nihan (428)?

The record lists 34 male residents and 41 female residents for Nihan (428).

What is the sex ratio of Nihan (428) village?

The sex ratio of Nihan (428) is 1,205.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Nihan (428) village?

The reported geographical area of Nihan (428) is 12.52 hectares.

What is the population density of Nihan (428) village?

The approximate population density of Nihan (428) is 599.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Nihan (428)?

The nearest town listed for Nihan (428) is Ghumarwin, about 20 km away.

How far is Nihan (428) from the district headquarters?

Nihan (428) is about 30 km from Bilaspur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Nihan (428) from the sub-district headquarters?

Nihan (428) is about 20 km from Ghumarwin, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Nihan (428)?

For Nihan (428), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Paddy, net sown area is 6.56 hectares and irrigated land is 0.81 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Nihan (428).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Nihan (428).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Nihan (428).

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.