Indian Village Directory

Ghurath (20) Village

Ghurath (20) is an inhabited village in Brahmaur Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 008168, the Census 2011 record lists 813 people in 161 households and the reported area is 466 hectares. The local references include Bharmaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Ghurath (20) is a village in Brahmaur Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 008168 and 813 people in 161 households.
Village Code008168
Population813
Households161
Area466 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghurath (20)
Census Village Code
008168
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Chamba
District Census Code
023
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Brahmaur
Sub-district Census Code
00092
CD Block
Bharmaur
Households
161
Population
813
Male Population
408
Female Population
405
Sex Ratio
992.65
Area
466 hectares
Area
4.66 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176324
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ghurath (20) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 813 people, 466 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Ghurath (20), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtBrahmaur
CD BlockBharmaur
  • Ghurath (20) falls under Brahmaur Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 008168.
  • The record lists 813 people living in 161 households.
  • The reported village area is 466 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density174.46 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.87%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share88.68%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghurath (20) in the official administrative record. Census village code 008168 and Bharmaur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00092
Village Census Code
008168
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Bharmaur

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Ghurath (20), about 45 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Brahmaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
45 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
466 hectares
Area
4.66 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 813 people in 161 households, with 408 male residents and 405 female residents. The average household size is 5.05, and SC share is 7.87% and ST share is 88.68% for Ghurath (20). Population density works out to about 174.46 people per sq km.

Total Households
161
Total Population
813
Male Population
408
Female Population
405
Sex Ratio
992.65
Average Household Size
5.05
SC Population
64
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
28
SC Population Share
7.87
ST Population
721
ST Male Population
353
ST Female Population
368
ST Population Share
88.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghurath (20) list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ghurath (20). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghurath (20) 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghurath (20) 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
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 Ghurath (20) include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghurath (20) 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 Ghurath (20) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Pulses and net sown area is 72.87 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.23 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
286.63 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
84.61 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.66 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
72.87
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
72.87 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghurath (20)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

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

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Uco Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Uco Bank ATM 176324 Chamba Chamba(t) Gehra (104) Himachal Pradesh VILL and Po Gehra Teh and Distt Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176324

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ghurath (20) village located?

Ghurath (20) is in Brahmaur Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Ghurath (20) village in?

Ghurath (20) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Ghurath (20) village in?

Ghurath (20) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Ghurath (20) under?

Ghurath (20) comes under Brahmaur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghurath (20)?

The Census village code of Ghurath (20) is 008168.

What is the population of Ghurath (20) village?

The village record lists 813 people and 161 households for Ghurath (20).

How many households are in Ghurath (20) village?

The village record lists 161 households for Ghurath (20).

What is the male and female population of Ghurath (20)?

The record lists 408 male residents and 405 female residents for Ghurath (20).

What is the sex ratio of Ghurath (20) village?

The sex ratio of Ghurath (20) is 992.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghurath (20) village?

The reported geographical area of Ghurath (20) is 466 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghurath (20) village?

The approximate population density of Ghurath (20) is 174.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghurath (20)?

The nearest town listed for Ghurath (20) is Chamba, about 45 km away.

How far is Ghurath (20) from the district headquarters?

Ghurath (20) is about 45 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghurath (20) from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghurath (20) is about 18 km from Brahmaur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghurath (20)?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Ghurath (20).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghurath (20)?

For Ghurath (20), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Pulses and net sown area is 72.87 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghurath (20)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghurath (20). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ghurath (20).

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.