Indian Village Directory

Chamba District Village Directory

The Chamba district village directory covers 1,591 Census 2011 village records across 10 sub-districts in Himachal Pradesh. 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, Chamba district has 1,110 inhabited villages, 481 uninhabited village entries, 482,972 people and 94,596 households, with 690,354 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Chaurah has the most village records; Kariana (174) is the largest listed village by population; Dhar Topiyun (60) has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 1,110 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 863 villages, all-weather road is reported for 467 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 231 offices and 27 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

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Quick answer: Chamba district has 1,591 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 10 sub-districts in Himachal Pradesh.
Local Admin Units10
Villages1,591
Population482,972
Households94,596
Area (ha)690,353.78

Sub-districts in Chamba

The sub-district-wise table compares 10 sub-districts in Chamba district using Census 2011 village records. Chaurah has 312 villages, about 20% of the district list. Chamba has the largest listed village population at 159,320 people. Pangi covers the largest recorded village area.

Sub-district-wise Village List
Sub-districtCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Bhalai 00086 80 5% 98% 25,326 5.2% 317 4,774 13,130.15 1.9% 192.9 Simini (26)
Bhattiyat 00088 133 8.4% 92% 37,392 7.7% 281 7,596 24,480.69 3.5% 152.7 Kakira Jarai (160)
Brahmaur 00092 112 7% 45% 25,014 5.2% 223 5,142 75,558.90 11% 33.1 Bharmour (97)
Chamba 00090 307 19% 79% 159,320 33% 519 31,344 126,730.10 18% 125.7 Kariana (174)
Chaurah 00084 312 20% 58% 78,988 16% 253 14,142 106,927.16 15% 73.9 Shikari (416)
Dalhousie 00087 126 7.9% 94% 36,160 7.5% 287 7,507 15,240.61 2.2% 237.3 Banikhet Jarei (98b)
Holi 00091 140 8.8% 33% 14,094 2.9% 101 3,027 106,278.47 15% 13.3 Suai (140)
Pangi 00083 106 6.7% 57% 18,868 3.9% 178 3,952 160,052.49 23% 11.8 Rei (85)
Saluni 00085 178 11% 74% 47,939 9.9% 269 8,815 37,268.25 5.4% 128.6 Surgani (235)
Sihunta 00089 97 6.1% 82% 39,871 8.3% 411 8,297 24,686.96 3.6% 161.5 Hatli (345)

Sub-districts with the most village records

Chaurah, Chamba and Saluni are the sub-districts with the most village records in Chamba district. Chaurah ranks first with 312 villages, 78,988 people and 73.9 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and sub-district comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankSub-districtVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Chaurah 312 20% 78,988 16% 106,927.16 15%
2 Chamba 307 19% 159,320 33% 126,730.10 18%
3 Saluni 178 11% 47,939 9.9% 37,268.25 5.4%
4 Holi 140 8.8% 14,094 2.9% 106,278.47 15%
5 Bhattiyat 133 8.4% 37,392 7.7% 24,480.69 3.5%
6 Dalhousie 126 7.9% 36,160 7.5% 15,240.61 2.2%
7 Brahmaur 112 7% 25,014 5.2% 75,558.90 11%
8 Pangi 106 6.7% 18,868 3.9% 160,052.49 23%
9 Sihunta 97 6.1% 39,871 8.3% 24,686.96 3.6%
10 Bhalai 80 5% 25,326 5.2% 13,130.15 1.9%

Largest Villages by Population

Kariana (174) is the highest-population village listed for Chamba district, with 2,790 people and 692 households. That is 0.6% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 4. The nearest town is Chamba; 4.0 km away.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Kariana (174) 2,790 0.6% 692 4 299.46 931.7 Chamba 4.0
2 Padhar (229) 2,667 0.6% 515 5.2 386.64 689.8 Chamba 20.0
3 Banikhet Jarei (98b) 2,599 0.5% 616 4.2 98.21 2,646.4 Dalhousie(cb) 4.0
4 Udaipur Khas (16) 2,163 0.4% 440 4.9 350.02 618 Chamba 8.0
5 Sarol (282) 2,154 0.4% 449 4.8 282.58 762.3 Chamba 6.0
6 Mangla (49) 2,150 0.4% 474 4.5 272.16 790 Chamba 8.0
7 Haripur (283) 2,063 0.4% 458 4.5 236.03 874 Chamba 7.0
8 Gehra (104) 1,705 0.4% 348 4.9 475.84 358.3 Chamba 25.0
9 Sach (20) 1,677 0.3% 327 5.1 266.18 630 Chamba 10.0
10 Surgani (235) 1,629 0.3% 442 3.7 244.43 666.4 Chamba 35.0

Largest Villages by Area

Dhar Topiyun (60) has the largest recorded village area in Chamba district at 28,875 hectares. It represents 4.2% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 0 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Dhar Topiyun (60) 28,875 4.2% 0 0 — 0 Chamba 300.0
2 Chandroni Dhar (131) 19,289 2.8% 0 0 — 0 Chamba 56.0
3 Dhar Dupu (163) 16,179 2.3% 0 0 — 0 Chamba 92.0
4 Dhar Langa Kanor (233) 16,120 2.3% 0 0 — 0 Chamba 104.0
5 Dhar Khudma (246) 12,530.76 1.8% 0 0 — 0 Chamba 92.0
6 Dhar Shinkal (17) 12,475.65 1.8% 0 0 — 0 Chamba 188.0
7 Gahar Dunei (1) 11,986.10 1.7% 0 0 — 0 Chamba 146.0
8 Dhar Sidhani (70) 11,329.12 1.6% 0 0 — 0 Chamba 260.0
9 Dhar Heg (86) 11,018 1.6% 0 0 — 0 Chamba 58.0
10 Dhar Panala (103) 10,943.19 1.6% 0 0 — 0 Chamba 204.0

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Chamba District

Chamba has 231 post office records across 27 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 Chamba district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 231 offices across 27 PIN codes, including 229 delivery offices and 203 branch offices. PIN 176323 has the highest listed post-office count here with 20 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Please verify important address details with India Post before using PIN or post office information for postal, legal, banking or official work.

Post Offices / 100 Villages14.5
PIN Codes / 100 Villages1.7
Delivery Office %99%
Branch Office %88%
Coordinate Coverage %97%
Post Offices
231
Unique PIN Codes
27
Delivery Offices
229
Non-delivery Offices
2
Head Offices
1
Sub Offices
27
Branch Offices
203

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
176323 20
176316 17
176207 17
176311 16
176321 16
176302 13
176318 12
176314 12
176324 11
176320 10
176319 9
176312 9
176301 8
176307 8
176315 7
176326 7
176309 7
176303 6
176308 5
176330 5

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Head Office 1
Sub Office 27
Branch Office 203

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Chamba Ho 176310 Head Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bakloh So 176301 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Banikhet So 176303 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bathri Bazar So 176306 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bhalei So 176308 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bhanjraru Tissa 176316 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bharmour So 176315 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Chowari So 176302 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Dalhousie Cantt 176305 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Dalhousie So 176304 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Garola So 176309 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Gehra So 176324 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Hardaspura So 176318 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Holi So 176326 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Kakira So 176313 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Killar Pangi So 176323 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Mehla So 176311 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Nakror So 176321 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Pukhri So 176319 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Sahoo So 176307 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Salooni So 176320 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Samleu So 176325 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Sihunta So 176207 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Sultanpur So 176314 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Sundla So 176312 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Surangani So 176317 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Telka 176330 Post Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Rangmehal So 176310 Post Office Non-Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Ail Bo 176316 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Almi 176311 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Athedgwalu Bo 176312 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Awan Bo 176313 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Baat Bo 176307 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Badgram Bo 176324 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Badka Bo 176330 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bagdhar Bo 176303 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Baggi Kanged Bo 176325 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bailly Bo 176303 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bairagarh Bo 176316 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bajoul Bo 176326 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bakani Bo 176311 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Balera Bo 176301 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Banatar Bo 176321 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bandla Bo 176311 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Banet Bo 176302 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Barour Bo 176307 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Basodhan Bo 176314 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bhadian Bo 176318 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bhagaigarh Bo 176321 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle
Bhajotra Bo 176330 Branch Office Delivery Chamba Division Divreportingcircle

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Chamba District

Chamba district has 75 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 13 banks and 22 PIN codes. The list includes 64 ATMs and 11 CRMs. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 34 entries (45%). PIN code 176310 has the highest listed banking access count, with 23 records (31%). The density is 4.7 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Records / 100 Villages4.7
ATM Share85%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share15%
Records / Bank5.8
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
75
ATMs
64
CRMs
11
Banks
13
PINs
22

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 64 85%
CRM 11 15%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 34 45%
Punjab National Bank 17 23%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 8 11%
Central Bank of India 3 4%
Uco Bank 3 4%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
176310 23 31%
176304 7 9.3%
176318 5 6.7%
176314 5 6.7%
176302 4 5.3%
176316 4 5.3%
176303 4 5.3%
176320 3 4%
176315 3 4%
176301 2 2.7%
176207 2 2.7%
175304 2 2.7%
176313 2 2.7%
176309 1 1.3%
176319 1 1.3%
176317 1 1.3%
176306 1 1.3%
176311 1 1.3%
176323 1 1.3%
176206 1 1.3%

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
Sub-districtRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Bhalai(s.t) 2 2 0 0 2 2
Bhattiyat(t) 6 5 1 0 3 3
Brahmaur(t) 3 2 1 0 3 1
Chamba(t) 35 29 6 0 13 8
Chaurah(t) 5 5 0 0 3 2
Dalhousie(t) 15 14 1 0 6 5
Holi(s.t) 1 1 0 0 1 1
Saluni(t) 6 5 1 0 3 4
Sihunta(s.t) 2 1 1 0 1 1

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Chamba district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as State Bank of India, Hdfc Bank Ltd. and Punjab National Bank. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 176323, 176315 and 176302. Verify 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 ATM 176323 Chamba Bhalai(s.t) Kilor (47) Churah Pangi Rd, Kilorr, Teh.churah, 176323, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176323
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 176315 Chamba Brahmaur(t) Bharmour (97) Distt Chamba. PIN- 176315. (Hp) Hdfc Bank Ltd, Near Old Bus Stand, Vpo Bharmour, Teh Bharmour, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh…
Punjab National Bank ATM 176302 Chamba Bhattiyat(t) Jhanui (214) Bhattyat Distt. Chamba Village Jhanui, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176302
Axis Bank Limited CRM 176310 Chamba Chamba(t) Chamba (M CL) Himachal Pradesh - Ground Floor, Khasra No. 9698/9452/7184, Mohalla Upper Julahkari, Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh…
Uco Bank ATM 176320 Chamba Bhalai(s.t) Kanhar (41) Hp Vpo Kihar Tehsil Salooni Distt Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176320
Bank of Baroda ATM 176318 Chamba Chamba(t) Chamba (M CL) Distt Chamba Mugla Bharmour Road, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176318
State Bank of India ATM 176313 Chamba Bhattiyat(t) Kakira Jarai (160) Teh: Bhattiyat, Vpo Kakira, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176313
State Bank of India CRM 176301 Chamba Bhattiyat(t) Naini Khad Jarei (135) Dist:chamba, Vpo Nanikhud, Teh Bhatiyat, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176301

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.

Population Summary

Chamba district's village records list 482,972 people in 94,596 households. The average household size is 5.1. The listed village population density is 70 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village304
Average Household Size5.1
Inhabited Village %70%
Population Density / sq km70
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population482,972

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Chamba district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 7 CD blocks, 0 Gram Panchayats and 6 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include Bakloh(cb), Chamba and Chuari Khas.

CD Blocks Reported7
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported6

CD blocks reported: Bharmaur, Bhattiyat, Chamba, Mehla, Pangi, Saluni, Tisa.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Chamba district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 1,110 villages (70% of district records), mobile coverage in 863 villages (54% of district records), all-weather road in 467 villages (29% 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 Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 1,110 1,110 — 69.77
Mobile Coverage 863 1,110 — 54.24
All-Weather Road 467 1,110 — 29.35
PDS Shop 387 1,110 — 24.32
Domestic Power Supply 1,110 1,110 — 69.77
Median Nearest Town Distance51 km
Villages within 5 km56
Villages over 25 km1,161

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 56 3.5%
5-10 Km 91 5.7%
10-25 Km 283 18%
Over 25 Km 1,161 73%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Chamba villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1,591 villages, with an average of 61.1 km and a median of 51 km. 56 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 1161 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 1,591 61.10 367 Tai (15) Manali

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Chamba district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 25 data fields and 32,560 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 Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 5 7,955 4,773
Location and Distance 3 4,773 3,168
Population and Social Groups 3 4,292 3,314
Education Facilities 8 8,880 1,918
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 2,220 1,330
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 1,110 387
Power Supply 3 3,330 3,330

Data Method and Verification

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.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Chamba district?

Chamba district has 1,591 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 10 sub-districts in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district has the most village records in Chamba district?

Chaurah has the most village records in Chamba district, with 312 entries. This is 20% of the district list, with 78,988 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Chamba district?

Kariana (174) is the highest-population village shown for Chamba district, with 2,790 people and 692 households. It accounts for 0.6% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Chamba district?

Dhar Topiyun (60) has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Chamba district, at 28,875 hectares. It represents 4.2% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Chamba district villages?

The population summary includes 482,972 people, 94,596 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 5.1 and population density is 70 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Chamba district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 1,110 villages (70% of district records), mobile coverage in 863 villages (54% of district records), all-weather road in 467 villages (29% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Chamba district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 231 offices and 27 PINs for Chamba district. That is about 14.5 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Chamba district?

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. Chamba district has 75 banking service records, about 4.7 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 34 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Chamba district?

PIN code 176310 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Chamba district, with 23 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Chamba district?

Start from the sub-district-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.

How can I verify land records for villages in Chamba district?

Use the official land-record portal for Himachal Pradesh, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, sub-district, 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.

Is the Chamba district village data live or historical?

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.

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.