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Dhand (520) Village

Dhand (520) is an inhabited village in Chaurah Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 006997, the Census 2011 record lists 517 people in 99 households and the reported area is 121 hectares. The local references include Tisa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 52 km.

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Quick answer: Dhand (520) is a village in Chaurah Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 006997 and 517 people in 99 households.
Village Code006997
Population517
Households99
Area121 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhand (520)
Census Village Code
006997
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
Tisa
Households
99
Population
517
Male Population
252
Female Population
265
Sex Ratio
1,051.59
Area
121 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
52 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176316
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dhand (520) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 517 people, 121 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Dhand (520), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtChaurah
CD BlockTisa
  • Dhand (520) falls under Chaurah Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 006997.
  • The record lists 517 people living in 99 households.
  • The reported village area is 121 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 Density427.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.22 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.74%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhand (520) in the official administrative record. Census village code 006997 and Tisa CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00084
Village Census Code
006997
CD Block Code
0002
CD Block Name
Tisa

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Dhand (520), about 52 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhanjraru
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
34 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
52 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
52 km
Total Geographical Area
121 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 517 people in 99 households, with 252 male residents and 265 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 7.74% and ST share is 0% for Dhand (520). Population density works out to about 427.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
99
Total Population
517
Male Population
252
Female Population
265
Sex Ratio
1,051.59
Average Household Size
5.22
SC Population
40
SC Male Population
18
SC Female Population
22
SC Population Share
7.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dhand (520) 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 Dhand (520) 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhand (520) 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 Dhand (520) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhand (520) 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 Dhand (520) show that reported agricultural commodities include Pulses, Maize and Rice and net sown area is 35.41 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Pulses
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Rice
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.64 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
77.48 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.47 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
35.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.41 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dhand (520)

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
4
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 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 50%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 176316 Chamba Chaurah(t) Kasbati-Bhunjraru (410) Po- Bhunjraru, Distt. Chamba, Himachal Pradesh - 176316 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Upper Ground Floor, Prem Complex, Chamba, Himach…
Punjab National Bank ATM 176316 Chamba Chaurah(t) Kasbati-Bhunjraru (410) Tissa Kasbati Bhunjraru, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176316
State Bank of India ATM 176316 Chamba Chaurah(t) Kasbati-Bhunjraru (410) State Bank of India Kasbati Bhanjraru, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176316
Punjab National Bank ATM 176316 Chamba Chaurah(t) Tisa (412) Tissa Tissa, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176316

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 Dhand (520) village located?

Dhand (520) is in Chaurah Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Dhand (520) village in?

Dhand (520) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Dhand (520) village in?

Dhand (520) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Dhand (520) under?

Dhand (520) comes under Chaurah Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhand (520)?

The Census village code of Dhand (520) is 006997.

What is the population of Dhand (520) village?

The village record lists 517 people and 99 households for Dhand (520).

How many households are in Dhand (520) village?

The village record lists 99 households for Dhand (520).

What is the male and female population of Dhand (520)?

The record lists 252 male residents and 265 female residents for Dhand (520).

What is the sex ratio of Dhand (520) village?

The sex ratio of Dhand (520) is 1,051.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhand (520) village?

The reported geographical area of Dhand (520) is 121 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhand (520) village?

The approximate population density of Dhand (520) is 427.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhand (520)?

The nearest town listed for Dhand (520) is Chamba, about 52 km away.

How far is Dhand (520) from the district headquarters?

Dhand (520) is about 52 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhand (520) from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhand (520) is about 34 km from Bhanjraru, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dhand (520)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dhand (520).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dhand (520)?

For Dhand (520), reported agricultural commodities include Pulses, Maize and Rice and net sown area is 35.41 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dhand (520)?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dhand (520). 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 Dhand (520).

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.