Kantha (32) is an inhabited village in Bhalai Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007315, the Census 2011 record lists 72 people in 9 households and the reported area is 103 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 40 km.
In short:
Kantha (32) is a village in Bhalai Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007315 and 72 people in 9 households.
Village Code007315
Population72
Households9
Area103 hectares
Nearest TownChamba
Detailed village profile
Kantha (32) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 72 people, 103 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Kantha (32), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kantha (32) falls under Bhalai Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 007315.
The record lists 72 people living in 9 households.
The reported village area is 103 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, 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
Kantha (32)
Census Village Code
007315
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
9
Population
72
Male Population
37
Female Population
35
Sex Ratio
945.95
Area
103 hectares
Area
1.03 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176308
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 Density69.9 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share88.89%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kantha (32) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007315 and Saluni CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00086
Village Census Code
007315
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Saluni
Location and Distance
Chamba is the nearest town listed for Kantha (32), about 40 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Brangal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
103 hectares
Area
1.03 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 72 people in 9 households, with 37 male residents and 35 female residents. The average household size is 8, and SC share is 88.89% and ST share is 0% for Kantha (32). Population density works out to about 69.9 people per sq km.
Total Households
9
Total Population
72
Male Population
37
Female Population
35
Sex Ratio
945.95
Average Household Size
8.0
SC Population
64
SC Male Population
34
SC Female Population
30
SC Population Share
88.89
Village Status
Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kantha (32) include 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Kantha (32).
Public Bus Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kantha (32) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kantha (32) 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 Kantha (32) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Rajmah and net sown area is 8 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Rajmah
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
84 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
8.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8 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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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.