How many villages are in Bhalai Sub-district?
Bhalai Sub-district has 80 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 78 inhabited villages. They are part of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh.
Indian Village Directory
Bhalai Sub-district Village List
Bhalai Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh has 80 Census 2011 village records, including 78 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 25,326 people, 4,774 households and 13,130.15 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
Villages80
Inhabited Villages78
Population25,326
Households4,774
Area (ha)13,130.15
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
- Location
- Bhalai Sub-district is in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
- Village Records
- 80 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 78
- Listed Population
- 25,326
- Households
- 4,774
- Recorded Village Area
- 13,130.15 hectares
- Largest by Population
- Simini (26) (758 people)
- Largest by Area
- Sagoti (109) (547 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Simini (26) is the highest-population village listed in Bhalai Sub-district, with 758 people and 141 households. It represents 3% of the listed sub-district village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
| Rank | Village | Population | Local Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simini (26) | 758 | 3% | 141 | 5.4 | 288.26 | 263 | Chamba | 45.0 |
| 2 | Manjhal (64) | 742 | 2.9% | 136 | 5.5 | 126.26 | 587.7 | Chamba | 28.0 |
| 3 | Trer (60) | 735 | 2.9% | 133 | 5.5 | 234.53 | 313.4 | Chamba | 45.0 |
| 4 | Bhalai (42) | 691 | 2.7% | 128 | 5.4 | 214 | 322.9 | Chamba | 45.0 |
| 5 | Drekri (94) | 677 | 2.7% | 141 | 4.8 | 178 | 380.3 | Chamba | 35.0 |
| 6 | Tikar (52) | 631 | 2.5% | 111 | 5.7 | 335.16 | 188.3 | Chamba | 55.0 |
| 7 | Dughar (39) | 608 | 2.4% | 110 | 5.5 | 158.97 | 382.5 | Chamba | 52.0 |
| 8 | Brangal (38) | 599 | 2.4% | 129 | 4.6 | 217.60 | 275.3 | Chamba | 50.0 |
| 9 | Chhatrel (96) | 560 | 2.2% | 107 | 5.2 | 197.24 | 283.9 | Chamba | 48.0 |
| 10 | Jhaura (59) | 538 | 2.1% | 79 | 6.8 | 241.72 | 222.6 | Chamba | 56.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
Sagoti (109) has the largest recorded village area in Bhalai Sub-district, at 547 hectares. This is 4.2% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | Local Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagoti (109) | 547 | 4.2% | 439 | 80.3 | 81 | 0.15 | Chamba | 75.0 |
| 2 | Gri Jindu (107) | 499 | 3.8% | 178 | 35.7 | 31 | 0.06 | Chamba | 65.0 |
| 3 | Bhairoie (103) | 379 | 2.9% | 471 | 124.3 | 91 | 0.24 | Chamba | 62.0 |
| 4 | Kiyani (7) | 376.92 | 2.9% | 320 | 84.9 | 50 | 0.13 | Chamba | 50.0 |
| 5 | Nadal (5) | 356.26 | 2.7% | 490 | 137.5 | 86 | 0.24 | Chamba | 50.0 |
| 6 | Tikar (52) | 335.16 | 2.6% | 631 | 188.3 | 111 | 0.33 | Chamba | 55.0 |
| 7 | Sandwar (56) | 292.31 | 2.2% | 331 | 113.2 | 57 | 0.19 | Chamba | 51.0 |
| 8 | Simini (26) | 288.26 | 2.2% | 758 | 263 | 141 | 0.49 | Chamba | 45.0 |
| 9 | Baggi (20) | 284.41 | 2.2% | 523 | 183.9 | 96 | 0.34 | Dalhousie | 25.0 |
| 10 | Dei Kund (11) | 264.34 | 2% | 18 | 6.8 | 3 | 0.01 | Chamba | 60.0 |
Villages in Bhalai Sub-district
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Bhalai Sub-district. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
A Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andral (62) | 007339 | 245 | 56 | 57 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
B Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baggi (20) | 007300 | 523 | 96 | 284.41 | Saluni | — | Dalhousie | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Banetu (28) | 007305 | 374 | 60 | 120 | Saluni | — | Dalhousie | — | Not Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Basa (21) | 007306 | 188 | 33 | 49 | Saluni | — | Dalhousie | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Bhairoie (103) | 007269 | 471 | 91 | 379 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Bhajotra (106) | 007272 | 359 | 58 | 112 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Bhalai (42) | 007325 | 691 | 128 | 214 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Bhalogi (10) | 007286 | 285 | 53 | 197 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Bhing (46) | 007330 | 239 | 53 | 198.83 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Bihali (54) | 007291 | 215 | 42 | 189.78 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Bilauta (50) | 007295 | 410 | 94 | 221.25 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Brangal (38) | 007324 | 599 | 129 | 217.60 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Bunhad (8) | 007288 | 502 | 107 | 161.26 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
C Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamoh (25) | 007308 | 335 | 68 | 194 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Chhananu (27) | 007313 | 320 | 65 | 123 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Chhatrel (96) | 007344 | 560 | 107 | 197.24 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Chhudra (67) | 007333 | 528 | 98 | 91.14 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
D Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.P.F. Galeni (48) | 007331 | 2 | 1 | 54 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| D.P.F. Nangali (57) | 007281 | 0 | — | 9.47 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dandi (97) | 007345 | 478 | 90 | 170.74 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Dei Kund (11) | 007285 | 18 | 3 | 264.34 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Dhar (49) | 007296 | 220 | 43 | 156.60 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Drabila (30) | 007312 | 302 | 61 | 161 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Drekri (94) | 007340 | 677 | 141 | 178 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Dror (104) | 007275 | 502 | 80 | 260 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Dughar (39) | 007320 | 608 | 110 | 158.97 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
G Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gahua (13) | 007289 | 126 | 27 | 141.06 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Gri Jindu (107) | 007270 | 178 | 31 | 499 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Gul (1) | 007276 | 169 | 26 | 191 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
H Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadla (40) | 007323 | 409 | 73 | 88.41 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
J Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jandrera (24) | 007310 | 163 | 34 | 94 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Janna (66) | 007332 | 307 | 72 | 90.76 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Jhaura (59) | 007346 | 538 | 79 | 241.72 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Jutrahan (3) | 007277 | 133 | 23 | 73 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
K Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamandi (36) | 007318 | 392 | 73 | 202 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Kandi (45) | 007329 | 452 | 86 | 143.20 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Kanhar (41) | 007322 | 164 | 32 | 132.33 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Kantha (32) | 007315 | 72 | 9 | 103 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Kaphlian (29) | 007314 | 119 | 20 | 110 | Saluni | — | Dalhousie | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Kareu (18) | 007302 | 236 | 46 | 116.22 | Saluni | — | Dalhousie | — | Not Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Karwal (55) | 007348 | 381 | 68 | 75.47 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Khajura (23) | 007309 | 50 | 12 | 52 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Khal (4) | 007279 | 161 | 29 | 167.17 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Khaloh (108) | 007274 | 75 | 11 | 80 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Khankur (95) | 007341 | 388 | 76 | 123 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Khilgran (14) | 007299 | 165 | 33 | 140 | Saluni | — | Dalhousie | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Kilor (47) | 007328 | 397 | 76 | 200.80 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Kiyani (7) | 007284 | 320 | 50 | 376.92 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Kund (93) | 007338 | 272 | 53 | 93 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Kunda (2) | 007278 | 282 | 47 | 148.66 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
L Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lohad (31) | 007316 | 103 | 16 | 53 | Saluni | — | Dalhousie | — | Not Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
M Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malal (63) | 007337 | 205 | 40 | 117.24 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Malur (51) | 007293 | 501 | 96 | 141.21 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Mandoh (15) | 007298 | 55 | 12 | 84.18 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Manjhal (64) | 007336 | 742 | 136 | 126.26 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
N Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadal (5) | 007282 | 490 | 86 | 356.26 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Nagor (6) | 007283 | 222 | 37 | 130.40 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Naled (43) | 007326 | 293 | 66 | 29 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Nangali (58) | 007280 | 243 | 47 | 215 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
P Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panjola (9) | 007287 | 180 | 33 | 134.99 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Parchhi (22) | 007307 | 201 | 30 | 169 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
R Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.F. Bhajotra (105) | 007273 | 0 | — | 21 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | — | — | — | — |
S Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagoti (109) | 007271 | 439 | 81 | 547 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Salori (44) | 007327 | 244 | 50 | 107.60 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Sama (19) | 007301 | 264 | 43 | 131.42 | Saluni | — | Dalhousie | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| Sandwar (56) | 007347 | 331 | 57 | 292.31 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Sangrut (33) | 007304 | 92 | 21 | 172.41 | Saluni | — | Dalhousie | — | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Sapan (34) | 007321 | 515 | 90 | 151.56 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| Saren (17) | 007303 | 239 | 52 | 125.91 | Saluni | — | Dalhousie | — | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Seri (61) | 007342 | 415 | 91 | 83 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Sikaryah (16) | 007297 | 290 | 54 | 114.21 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Simini (26) | 007311 | 758 | 141 | 288.26 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
T Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taleru (37) | 007319 | 34 | 6 | 47.03 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Thal (12) | 007290 | 117 | 22 | 258.66 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Tiari (65) | 007335 | 496 | 103 | 122.14 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Tikar (52) | 007294 | 631 | 111 | 335.16 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Toga (53) | 007292 | 280 | 53 | 154.68 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available |
| Trer (60) | 007343 | 735 | 133 | 234.53 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Tunhi (68) | 007334 | 234 | 47 | 132.38 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
W Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wangal (35) | 007317 | 377 | 67 | 152 | Saluni | — | Chamba | — | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
Population Summary
Bhalai Sub-district has 25,326 people in 4,774 households across 80 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village317
Average Household Size5.3
Inhabited Village %98%
Population Density / sq km192.9
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population25,326
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Bhalai villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported2
CD blocks reported: Saluni.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Bhalai Sub-district is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 78 villages (98%), mobile coverage in 31 villages (39%), all-weather road in 35 villages (44%), domestic power supply in 78 villages (98%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 78 | 78 | 2 | 97.50 |
| Mobile Coverage | 31 | 78 | 49 | 38.75 |
| All-Weather Road | 35 | 78 | 45 | 43.75 |
| PDS Shop | 35 | 78 | 45 | 43.75 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 78 | 78 | 2 | 97.50 |
Median Nearest Town Distance49 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km75
Nearest Town Distance Bands
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 5-10 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 10-25 Km | 5 | 6.2% |
| Over 25 Km | 75 | 94% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Bhalai villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 80 villages, with an average of 47.51 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 75.0 km for Sagoti (109). Use these figures for orientation only.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 80 | 47.51 | 75 | Sagoti (109) | Chamba |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Bhalai Sub-district. The page summarises 25 data fields and 1,970 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 | 5 | 400 | 240 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 240 | 160 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 238 | 233 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 624 | 148 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 156 | 66 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 78 | 35 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 234 | 234 |
Official Reference Links
Use official portals to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
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
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
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
Which is the most populated village in Bhalai Sub-district?
Simini (26) is the most populated village listed for Bhalai Sub-district, with 758 people and 141 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Bhalai Sub-district?
Sagoti (109) has the largest recorded village area in Bhalai Sub-district, at 547 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Bhalai Sub-district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 78 villages, domestic power supply in 78 villages, all-weather road in 35 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Bhalai Sub-district village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Bhalai also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.