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Palan (42) Village

Palan (42) is an inhabited village in Brahmaur Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 008193, the Census 2011 record lists 212 people in 38 households and the reported area is 620 hectares. The local references include Bharmaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 65 km.

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Quick answer: Palan (42) is a village in Brahmaur Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 008193 and 212 people in 38 households.
Village Code008193
Population212
Households38
Area620 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village
Palan (42)
Census Village Code
008193
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
38
Population
212
Male Population
110
Female Population
102
Sex Ratio
927.27
Area
620 hectares
Area
6.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
65 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176324
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Palan (42) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 212 people, 620 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Palan (42), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtBrahmaur
CD BlockBharmaur
  • Palan (42) falls under Brahmaur Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 008193.
  • The record lists 212 people living in 38 households.
  • The reported village area is 620 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 Density34.19 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.58 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palan (42) in the official administrative record. Census village code 008193 and Bharmaur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00092
Village Census Code
008193
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Bharmaur

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Palan (42), about 65 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Brahmaur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
65 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
65 km
Total Geographical Area
620 hectares
Area
6.2 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 212 people in 38 households, with 110 male residents and 102 female residents. The average household size is 5.58, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Palan (42). Population density works out to about 34.19 people per sq km.

Total Households
38
Total Population
212
Male Population
110
Female Population
102
Sex Ratio
927.27
Average Household Size
5.58
ST Population
212
ST Male Population
110
ST Female Population
102
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palan (42) list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palan (42) 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 Palan (42) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palan (42) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palan (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 Palan (42) show that net sown area is 8.08 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
597.66 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.08 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
8.08
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.08 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palan (42)

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
Not 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 Palan (42) village located?

Palan (42) is in Brahmaur Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Palan (42) village in?

Palan (42) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Palan (42) village in?

Palan (42) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Palan (42) under?

Palan (42) comes under Brahmaur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palan (42)?

The Census village code of Palan (42) is 008193.

What is the population of Palan (42) village?

The village record lists 212 people and 38 households for Palan (42).

How many households are in Palan (42) village?

The village record lists 38 households for Palan (42).

What is the male and female population of Palan (42)?

The record lists 110 male residents and 102 female residents for Palan (42).

What is the sex ratio of Palan (42) village?

The sex ratio of Palan (42) is 927.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palan (42) village?

The reported geographical area of Palan (42) is 620 hectares.

What is the population density of Palan (42) village?

The approximate population density of Palan (42) is 34.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palan (42)?

The nearest town listed for Palan (42) is Chamba, about 65 km away.

How far is Palan (42) from the district headquarters?

Palan (42) is about 65 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palan (42) from the sub-district headquarters?

Palan (42) is about 24 km from Brahmaur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palan (42)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Palan (42).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Palan (42)?

For Palan (42), net sown area is 8.08 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palan (42)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palan (42). 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 Palan (42).

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.