Indian Village Directory

Bakan (79) Village

Bakan (79) is an inhabited village in Chamba Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007839, the Census 2011 record lists 953 people in 180 households and the reported area is 268.71 hectares. The local references include Mehla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 20 km.

In short:

Bakan (79) is a village in Chamba Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007839 and 953 people in 180 households.

Village Code007839

Population953

Households180

Area268.71 hectares

Nearest TownChamba

Detailed village profile

Bakan (79) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 953 people, 268.71 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Bakan (79), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Himachal Pradesh

District Chamba

Sub-district Chamba

CD Block Mehla

Bakan (79) falls under Chamba Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 007839.
The record lists 953 people living in 180 households.
The reported village area is 268.71 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 Village Facts

Village: Bakan (79)
Census Village Code: 007839
State: Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code: 02
District: Chamba
District Census Code: 023
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Chamba
Sub-district Census Code: 00090
CD Block: Mehla
Households: 180
Population: 953
Male Population: 461
Female Population: 492
Sex Ratio: 1,067.25
Area: 268.71 hectares
Area: 2.69 sq km
Nearest Town: Chamba
Nearest Town Distance: 20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 176311
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 Density 354.66 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 5.29 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 11.23% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 13.01% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 14.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bakan (79) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007839 and Mehla CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 023
Sub-district Census Code: 00090
Village Census Code: 007839
CD Block Code: 0006
CD Block Name: Mehla

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Bakan (79), about 20 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Chamba
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 20 km
District Headquarter: Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter: 20 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town: 20 km
Total Geographical Area: 268.71 hectares
Area: 2.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 953 people in 180 households, with 461 male residents and 492 female residents. The average household size is 5.29, and SC share is 11.23% and ST share is 13.01% for Bakan (79). Population density works out to about 354.66 people per sq km.

Total Households: 180
Total Population: 953
Male Population: 461
Female Population: 492
Sex Ratio: 1,067.25
Average Household Size: 5.29
SC Population: 107
SC Male Population: 49
SC Female Population: 58
SC Population Share: 11.23
ST Population: 124
ST Male Population: 62
ST Female Population: 62
ST Population Share: 13.01
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bakan (79) list 2 government primary schools, 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: 2
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 Bakan (79). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Count: 1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 2
Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2
Dispensary Count: 1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count: 1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 3
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 3
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: 2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bakan (79) include treated tap water and river or canal 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
River Canal: Available
River Canal Functions All Year: Available
River Canal Functions in Summer: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System: Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 1.21 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bakan (79) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office: Available
Sub Post Office: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bakan (79) 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Community Centre: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bakan (79) 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 Bakan (79) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat, net sown area is 71.22 hectares and irrigated land is 10.11 hectares (14.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second: Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 31.57
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 164.71 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 71.22
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 61.11 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 10.11
Canals Area In Hectares: 10.11 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count: 1
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bakan (79)

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.

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 Type	Records	Share
ATM	1	100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
State Bank of India	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
Bank	Type	PIN	District	Local Area	Centre	Address
State Bank of India	ATM	176311	Chamba	Chamba(t)	Mehla (64)	Distt Chamba Po Mehla, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176311

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 Bakan (79) village located?

Bakan (79) is in Chamba Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bakan (79) village in?

Bakan (79) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Bakan (79) village in?

Bakan (79) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bakan (79) under?

Bakan (79) comes under Chamba Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bakan (79)?

The Census village code of Bakan (79) is 007839.

What is the population of Bakan (79) village?

The village record lists 953 people and 180 households for Bakan (79).

How many households are in Bakan (79) village?

The village record lists 180 households for Bakan (79).

What is the male and female population of Bakan (79)?

The record lists 461 male residents and 492 female residents for Bakan (79).

What is the sex ratio of Bakan (79) village?

The sex ratio of Bakan (79) is 1,067.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bakan (79) village?

The reported geographical area of Bakan (79) is 268.71 hectares.

What is the population density of Bakan (79) village?

The approximate population density of Bakan (79) is 354.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bakan (79)?

The nearest town listed for Bakan (79) is Chamba, about 20 km away.

How far is Bakan (79) from the district headquarters?

Bakan (79) is about 20 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bakan (79) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bakan (79) is about 20 km from Chamba, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bakan (79)?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Bakan (79).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bakan (79)?

For Bakan (79), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat, net sown area is 71.22 hectares and irrigated land is 10.11 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bakan (79)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bakan (79). 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 Bakan (79).

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.