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Karwal (55) Village

Karwal (55) is an inhabited village in Bhalai Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007348, the Census 2011 record lists 381 people in 68 households and the reported area is 75.47 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 48 km.

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Quick answer: Karwal (55) is a village in Bhalai Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007348 and 381 people in 68 households.
Village Code007348
Population381
Households68
Area75.47 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village
Karwal (55)
Census Village Code
007348
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
68
Population
381
Male Population
186
Female Population
195
Sex Ratio
1,048.39
Area
75.47 hectares
Area
0.75 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176312
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karwal (55) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 381 people, 75.47 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Karwal (55), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtBhalai
CD BlockSaluni
  • Karwal (55) falls under Bhalai Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 007348.
  • The record lists 381 people living in 68 households.
  • The reported village area is 75.47 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 Density504.84 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share44.88%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karwal (55) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007348 and Saluni CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00086
Village Census Code
007348
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Saluni

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Karwal (55), about 48 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Brangal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
48 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
75.47 hectares
Area
0.75 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 381 people in 68 households, with 186 male residents and 195 female residents. The average household size is 5.6, and SC share is 44.88% and ST share is 0% for Karwal (55). Population density works out to about 504.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
68
Total Population
381
Male Population
186
Female Population
195
Sex Ratio
1,048.39
Average Household Size
5.6
SC Population
171
SC Male Population
87
SC Female Population
84
SC Population Share
44.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karwal (55) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karwal (55). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karwal (55) 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.92 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Karwal (55) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karwal (55) 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karwal (55) 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 Karwal (55) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Pea, net sown area is 22.69 hectares and irrigated land is 0.41 hectares (1.8% 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
Pea
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
44.86 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.69
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22.28 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.41
Waterfall Area In Hectares
0.41 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

Where is Karwal (55) village located?

Karwal (55) is in Bhalai Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Karwal (55) village in?

Karwal (55) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Karwal (55) village in?

Karwal (55) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Karwal (55) under?

Karwal (55) comes under Bhalai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karwal (55)?

The Census village code of Karwal (55) is 007348.

What is the population of Karwal (55) village?

The village record lists 381 people and 68 households for Karwal (55).

How many households are in Karwal (55) village?

The village record lists 68 households for Karwal (55).

What is the male and female population of Karwal (55)?

The record lists 186 male residents and 195 female residents for Karwal (55).

What is the sex ratio of Karwal (55) village?

The sex ratio of Karwal (55) is 1,048.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karwal (55) village?

The reported geographical area of Karwal (55) is 75.47 hectares.

What is the population density of Karwal (55) village?

The approximate population density of Karwal (55) is 504.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karwal (55)?

The nearest town listed for Karwal (55) is Chamba, about 48 km away.

How far is Karwal (55) from the district headquarters?

Karwal (55) is about 50 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karwal (55) from the sub-district headquarters?

Karwal (55) is about 27 km from Brangal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karwal (55)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Karwal (55).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Karwal (55)?

For Karwal (55), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Pea, net sown area is 22.69 hectares and irrigated land is 0.41 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Karwal (55).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Karwal (55).

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.