Indian Village Directory

Ran (196) Village

Ran (196) is an inhabited village in Chamba Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007967, the Census 2011 record lists 1,542 people in 281 households and the reported area is 436.24 hectares. The local references include Mehla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Ran (196) is a village in Chamba Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007967 and 1,542 people in 281 households.
Village Code007967
Population1,542
Households281
Area436.24 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village
Ran (196)
Census Village Code
007967
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
281
Population
1,542
Male Population
779
Female Population
763
Sex Ratio
979.46
Area
436.24 hectares
Area
4.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176314
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ran (196) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,542 people, 436.24 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Ran (196), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtChamba
CD BlockMehla
  • Ran (196) falls under Chamba Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 007967.
  • The record lists 1,542 people living in 281 households.
  • The reported village area is 436.24 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density353.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.49 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.37%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share16.34%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ran (196) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007967 and Mehla CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00090
Village Census Code
007967
CD Block Code
0006
CD Block Name
Mehla

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Ran (196), about 25 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
436.24 hectares
Area
4.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,542 people in 281 households, with 779 male residents and 763 female residents. The average household size is 5.49, and SC share is 3.37% and ST share is 16.34% for Ran (196). Population density works out to about 353.48 people per sq km.

Total Households
281
Total Population
1,542
Male Population
779
Female Population
763
Sex Ratio
979.46
Average Household Size
5.49
SC Population
52
SC Male Population
28
SC Female Population
24
SC Population Share
3.37
ST Population
252
ST Male Population
128
ST Female Population
124
ST Population Share
16.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ran (196) 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 Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ran (196) include hand pump water and 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
2.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ran (196) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ran (196) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ran (196) 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 Ran (196) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Rajmah, net sown area is 126.89 hectares and irrigated land is 2.74 hectares (2.2% 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
Rajmah
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
24.63
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
282.52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
126.89
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
124.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.74
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.74 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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ran (196)

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 Ran (196) village located?

Ran (196) is in Chamba Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Ran (196) village in?

Ran (196) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Ran (196) village in?

Ran (196) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Ran (196) under?

Ran (196) comes under Chamba Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ran (196)?

The Census village code of Ran (196) is 007967.

What is the population of Ran (196) village?

The village record lists 1,542 people and 281 households for Ran (196).

How many households are in Ran (196) village?

The village record lists 281 households for Ran (196).

What is the male and female population of Ran (196)?

The record lists 779 male residents and 763 female residents for Ran (196).

What is the sex ratio of Ran (196) village?

The sex ratio of Ran (196) is 979.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ran (196) village?

The reported geographical area of Ran (196) is 436.24 hectares.

What is the population density of Ran (196) village?

The approximate population density of Ran (196) is 353.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ran (196)?

The nearest town listed for Ran (196) is Chamba, about 25 km away.

How far is Ran (196) from the district headquarters?

Ran (196) is about 25 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ran (196) from the sub-district headquarters?

Ran (196) is about 25 km from Chamba, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ran (196)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Ran (196).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ran (196)?

For Ran (196), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Rajmah, net sown area is 126.89 hectares and irrigated land is 2.74 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ran (196)?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ran (196). 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 Ran (196).

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.