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Bihun (281) Village

Bihun (281) is an inhabited village in Chaurah Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 006881, the Census 2011 record lists 355 people in 65 households and the reported area is 154 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 98 km.

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Quick answer: Bihun (281) is a village in Chaurah Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 006881 and 355 people in 65 households.

Village Code006881

Population355

Households65

Area154 hectares

Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village: Bihun (281)
Census Village Code: 006881
State: Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code: 02
District: Chamba
District Census Code: 023
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Chaurah
Sub-district Census Code: 00084
CD Block: Saluni
Households: 65
Population: 355
Male Population: 163
Female Population: 192
Sex Ratio: 1,177.91
Area: 154 hectares
Area: 1.54 sq km
Nearest Town: Chamba
Nearest Town Distance: 98 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 176321
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Bihun (281) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 355 people, 154 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Bihun (281), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictChamba

Sub-districtChaurah

CD BlockSaluni

Bihun (281) falls under Chaurah Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 006881.
The record lists 355 people living in 65 households.
The reported village area is 154 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density230.52 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size5.46 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share51.83%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bihun (281) in the official administrative record. Census village code 006881 and Saluni CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 023
Sub-district Census Code: 00084
Village Census Code: 006881
CD Block Code: 0003
CD Block Name: Saluni

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Bihun (281), about 98 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 98 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Bhanjraru
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 30 km
District Headquarter: Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter: 98 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 98 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town: 98 km
Total Geographical Area: 154 hectares
Area: 1.54 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 355 people in 65 households, with 163 male residents and 192 female residents. The average household size is 5.46, and SC share is 51.83% and ST share is 0% for Bihun (281). Population density works out to about 230.52 people per sq km.

Total Households: 65
Total Population: 355
Male Population: 163
Female Population: 192
Sex Ratio: 1,177.91
Average Household Size: 5.46
SC Population: 184
SC Male Population: 78
SC Female Population: 106
SC Population Share: 51.83
Village Status: Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Bihun (281).

Tap Water Untreated: Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year: Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer: Available
No Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System: Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bihun (281) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

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 Bihun (281) 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 Bihun (281) 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 Bihun (281) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Vegetables and net sown area is 40 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second: Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third: Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 9.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 101 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 40.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 40 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bihun (281) village located?

Bihun (281) is in Chaurah Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bihun (281) village in?

Bihun (281) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Bihun (281) village in?

Bihun (281) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bihun (281) under?

Bihun (281) comes under Chaurah Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bihun (281)?

The Census village code of Bihun (281) is 006881.

What is the population of Bihun (281) village?

The village record lists 355 people and 65 households for Bihun (281).

How many households are in Bihun (281) village?

The village record lists 65 households for Bihun (281).

What is the male and female population of Bihun (281)?

The record lists 163 male residents and 192 female residents for Bihun (281).

What is the sex ratio of Bihun (281) village?

The sex ratio of Bihun (281) is 1,177.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bihun (281) village?

The reported geographical area of Bihun (281) is 154 hectares.

What is the population density of Bihun (281) village?

The approximate population density of Bihun (281) is 230.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bihun (281)?

The nearest town listed for Bihun (281) is Chamba, about 98 km away.

How far is Bihun (281) from the district headquarters?

Bihun (281) is about 98 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bihun (281) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bihun (281) is about 30 km from Bhanjraru, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bihun (281)?

For Bihun (281), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Vegetables and net sown area is 40 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bihun (281).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bihun (281).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bihun (281).

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.