Where is Mekhwin (188) village located?
Mekhwin (188) is in Jhanduta Sub-district of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Mekhwin (188) Village
Mekhwin (188) is an inhabited village in Jhanduta Sub-district of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 019341, the Census 2011 record lists 311 people in 81 households and the reported area is 72.96 hectares. The local references include Jhandutta CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ghumarwin at about 22 km.
Mekhwin (188) is a village in Jhanduta Sub-district, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 019341 and 311 people in 81 households.
Village Code019341
Population311
Households81
Area72.96 hectares
Nearest TownGhumarwin
Detailed village profile
Mekhwin (188) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 311 people, 72.96 hectares of reported area and Ghumarwin as the nearest town reference for Mekhwin (188), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Mekhwin (188) falls under Jhanduta Sub-district in Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 019341.
- The record lists 311 people living in 81 households.
- The reported village area is 72.96 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
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Mekhwin (188)
- Census Village Code
- 019341
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Bilaspur
- District Census Code
- 030
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhanduta
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00154
- CD Block
- Jhandutta
- Households
- 81
- Population
- 311
- Male Population
- 151
- Female Population
- 160
- Sex Ratio
- 1,059.6
- Area
- 72.96 hectares
- Area
- 0.73 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ghumarwin
- Nearest Town Distance
- 22 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 174034
- 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
426.26 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.84 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
22.51%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mekhwin (188) in the official administrative record. Census village code 019341 and Jhandutta CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 030
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00154
- Village Census Code
- 019341
- CD Block Code
- 0052
- CD Block Name
- Jhandutta
Location and Distance
Ghumarwin is the nearest town listed for Mekhwin (188), about 22 km away. Bilaspur is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhanduta
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Bilaspur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 27 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ghumarwin
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 22 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Ghumarwin
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 22 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 72.96 hectares
- Area
- 0.73 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 311 people in 81 households, with 151 male residents and 160 female residents. The average household size is 3.84, and SC share is 22.51% and ST share is 0% for Mekhwin (188). Population density works out to about 426.26 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 81
- Total Population
- 311
- Male Population
- 151
- Female Population
- 160
- Sex Ratio
- 1,059.6
- Average Household Size
- 3.84
- SC Population
- 70
- SC Male Population
- 33
- SC Female Population
- 37
- SC Population Share
- 22.51
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mekhwin (188) list 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mekhwin (188). Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Dispensary Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mekhwin (188) 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
- 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
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 6.92 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Mekhwin (188) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- 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 Mekhwin (188) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Mekhwin (188) 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 Mekhwin (188) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 26.33 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 21.94 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 0.22
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 4.84 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 6.99 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 5.72 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 26.33
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 26.33 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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Which district is Mekhwin (188) village in?
Mekhwin (188) village is in Bilaspur district.
Which state is Mekhwin (188) village in?
Mekhwin (188) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Mekhwin (188) under?
Mekhwin (188) comes under Jhanduta Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mekhwin (188)?
The Census village code of Mekhwin (188) is 019341.
What is the population of Mekhwin (188) village?
The village record lists 311 people and 81 households for Mekhwin (188).
How many households are in Mekhwin (188) village?
The village record lists 81 households for Mekhwin (188).
What is the male and female population of Mekhwin (188)?
The record lists 151 male residents and 160 female residents for Mekhwin (188).
What is the sex ratio of Mekhwin (188) village?
The sex ratio of Mekhwin (188) is 1,059.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mekhwin (188) village?
The reported geographical area of Mekhwin (188) is 72.96 hectares.
What is the population density of Mekhwin (188) village?
The approximate population density of Mekhwin (188) is 426.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Mekhwin (188)?
The nearest town listed for Mekhwin (188) is Ghumarwin, about 22 km away.
How far is Mekhwin (188) from the district headquarters?
Mekhwin (188) is about 27 km from Bilaspur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mekhwin (188) from the sub-district headquarters?
Mekhwin (188) is about 15 km from Jhanduta, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mekhwin (188)?
The village facility record lists 1 private middle school for Mekhwin (188).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mekhwin (188)?
For Mekhwin (188), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 26.33 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Mekhwin (188).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mekhwin (188).