Indian Village Directory

Behigraan (197) Village

Behigraan (197) is an inhabited village in Chamba Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007964, the Census 2011 record lists 186 people in 36 households and the reported area is 232.96 hectares. The local references include Mehla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 28 km.

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Quick answer: Behigraan (197) is a village in Chamba Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007964 and 186 people in 36 households.
Village Code007964
Population186
Households36
Area232.96 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village
Behigraan (197)
Census Village Code
007964
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
36
Population
186
Male Population
95
Female Population
91
Sex Ratio
957.89
Area
232.96 hectares
Area
2.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176314
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Behigraan (197) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 186 people, 232.96 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Behigraan (197), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtChamba
CD BlockMehla
  • Behigraan (197) falls under Chamba Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 007964.
  • The record lists 186 people living in 36 households.
  • The reported village area is 232.96 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 Density79.84 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.17 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share75.27%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Behigraan (197) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007964 and Mehla CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00090
Village Census Code
007964
CD Block Code
0006
CD Block Name
Mehla

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Behigraan (197), about 28 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
232.96 hectares
Area
2.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 186 people in 36 households, with 95 male residents and 91 female residents. The average household size is 5.17, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 75.27% for Behigraan (197). Population density works out to about 79.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
36
Total Population
186
Male Population
95
Female Population
91
Sex Ratio
957.89
Average Household Size
5.17
ST Population
140
ST Male Population
77
ST Female Population
63
ST Population Share
75.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Behigraan (197) 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 Behigraan (197) include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Behigraan (197) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Behigraan (197) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Behigraan (197) 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 Behigraan (197) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 24.2 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.01
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
203.5 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.25 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
24.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
24.2 hectares

Other Available Details

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Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Behigraan (197)

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 40%
State Bank of India 2 40%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 20%

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
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 176314 Chamba Chamba(t) Chamba (M CL) Pargna Sach, Chamba Mohalla Sultanpur, Hadbast No.18, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176314
Punjab National Bank ATM 176314 Chamba Chamba(t) Sultanpur (18) Vpo Sultanpur Punjab National Bank Rural, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176314
State Bank of India ATM 176314 Chamba Chamba(t) Chamba (M CL) Near Staym Hospital, Mohalla and P. O Sultanpur Vpo Sultanpur Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176314
State Bank of India ATM 176314 Chamba Chamba(t) Sultanpur (18) Teh Chamba Distt Chamba VILL Parel Po Sultanpur, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176314

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 Behigraan (197) village located?

Behigraan (197) is in Chamba Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Behigraan (197) village in?

Behigraan (197) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Behigraan (197) village in?

Behigraan (197) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Behigraan (197) under?

Behigraan (197) comes under Chamba Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Behigraan (197)?

The Census village code of Behigraan (197) is 007964.

What is the population of Behigraan (197) village?

The village record lists 186 people and 36 households for Behigraan (197).

How many households are in Behigraan (197) village?

The village record lists 36 households for Behigraan (197).

What is the male and female population of Behigraan (197)?

The record lists 95 male residents and 91 female residents for Behigraan (197).

What is the sex ratio of Behigraan (197) village?

The sex ratio of Behigraan (197) is 957.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Behigraan (197) village?

The reported geographical area of Behigraan (197) is 232.96 hectares.

What is the population density of Behigraan (197) village?

The approximate population density of Behigraan (197) is 79.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Behigraan (197)?

The nearest town listed for Behigraan (197) is Chamba, about 28 km away.

How far is Behigraan (197) from the district headquarters?

Behigraan (197) is about 28 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Behigraan (197) from the sub-district headquarters?

Behigraan (197) is about 28 km from Chamba, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Behigraan (197)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Behigraan (197).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Behigraan (197)?

For Behigraan (197), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 24.2 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Behigraan (197)?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Behigraan (197). These records include 3 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 Behigraan (197).

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.