Where is Bhalai (42) village located?
Bhalai (42) is in Bhalai Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Bhalai (42) Village
Bhalai (42) is an inhabited village in Bhalai Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007325, the Census 2011 record lists 691 people in 128 households and the reported area is 214 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 45 km.
Village Code007325
Population691
Households128
Area214 hectares
Nearest TownChamba
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Bhalai (42)
- Census Village Code
- 007325
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Chamba
- District Census Code
- 023
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bhalai
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00086
- CD Block
- Saluni
- Households
- 128
- Population
- 691
- Male Population
- 324
- Female Population
- 367
- Sex Ratio
- 1,132.72
- Area
- 214 hectares
- Area
- 2.14 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Chamba
- Nearest Town Distance
- 45 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 176308
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Bhalai (42) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 691 people, 214 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Bhalai (42), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bhalai (42) falls under Bhalai Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 007325.
- The record lists 691 people living in 128 households.
- The reported village area is 214 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Chamba.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density322.9 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.4 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.87%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share6.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhalai (42) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007325 and Saluni CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 023
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00086
- Village Census Code
- 007325
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Saluni
Location and Distance
Chamba is the nearest town listed for Bhalai (42), about 45 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Brangal
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3 km
- District Headquarter
- Chamba
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Chamba
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 45 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Chamba
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 45 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 214 hectares
- Area
- 2.14 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 691 people in 128 households, with 324 male residents and 367 female residents. The average household size is 5.4, and SC share is 22.87% and ST share is 0% for Bhalai (42). Population density works out to about 322.9 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 128
- Total Population
- 691
- Male Population
- 324
- Female Population
- 367
- Sex Ratio
- 1,132.72
- Average Household Size
- 5.4
- SC Population
- 158
- SC Male Population
- 73
- SC Female Population
- 85
- SC Population Share
- 22.87
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bhalai (42) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bhalai (42). Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhalai (42) 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
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated 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
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 12.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bhalai (42) 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
- Post And Telegraph 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 Bhalai (42) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bhalai (42) 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 Bhalai (42) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Rajmah, net sown area is 98 hectares and irrigated land is 6.4 hectares (6.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Rajmah
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 9.6
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 91.2 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.8 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.6 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 98.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 91.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.4
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 6.4 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Bhalai (42) village in?
Bhalai (42) village is in Chamba district.
Which state is Bhalai (42) village in?
Bhalai (42) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Bhalai (42) under?
Bhalai (42) comes under Bhalai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bhalai (42)?
The Census village code of Bhalai (42) is 007325.
What is the population of Bhalai (42) village?
The village record lists 691 people and 128 households for Bhalai (42).
How many households are in Bhalai (42) village?
The village record lists 128 households for Bhalai (42).
What is the male and female population of Bhalai (42)?
The record lists 324 male residents and 367 female residents for Bhalai (42).
What is the sex ratio of Bhalai (42) village?
The sex ratio of Bhalai (42) is 1,132.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bhalai (42) village?
The reported geographical area of Bhalai (42) is 214 hectares.
What is the population density of Bhalai (42) village?
The approximate population density of Bhalai (42) is 322.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bhalai (42)?
The nearest town listed for Bhalai (42) is Chamba, about 45 km away.
How far is Bhalai (42) from the district headquarters?
Bhalai (42) is about 35 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bhalai (42) from the sub-district headquarters?
Bhalai (42) is about 3 km from Brangal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bhalai (42)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Bhalai (42).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhalai (42)?
For Bhalai (42), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Rajmah, net sown area is 98 hectares and irrigated land is 6.4 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bhalai (42).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bhalai (42).