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Khandiaru (248) Village

Khandiaru (248) is an inhabited village in Chaurah Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 006897, the Census 2011 record lists 229 people in 37 households and the reported area is 128 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 68 km.

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Quick answer: Khandiaru (248) is a village in Chaurah Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 006897 and 229 people in 37 households.

Village Code006897

Population229

Households37

Area128 hectares

Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village: Khandiaru (248)
Census Village Code: 006897
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: 37
Population: 229
Male Population: 117
Female Population: 112
Sex Ratio: 957.26
Area: 128 hectares
Area: 1.28 sq km
Nearest Town: Chamba
Nearest Town Distance: 68 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 176321
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Khandiaru (248) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 229 people, 128 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Khandiaru (248), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictChamba

Sub-districtChaurah

CD BlockSaluni

Khandiaru (248) falls under Chaurah Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 006897.
The record lists 229 people living in 37 households.
The reported village area is 128 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density178.91 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size6.19 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Khandiaru (248) in the official administrative record. Census village code 006897 and Saluni CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 023
Sub-district Census Code: 00084
Village Census Code: 006897
CD Block Code: 0003
CD Block Name: Saluni

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Khandiaru (248), about 68 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Bhanjraru
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 25 km
District Headquarter: Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter: 68 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 68 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town: 68 km
Total Geographical Area: 128 hectares
Area: 1.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 229 people in 37 households, with 117 male residents and 112 female residents. The average household size is 6.19, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Khandiaru (248). Population density works out to about 178.91 people per sq km.

Total Households: 37
Total Population: 229
Male Population: 117
Female Population: 112
Sex Ratio: 957.26
Average Household Size: 6.19
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Khandiaru (248) 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

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Khandiaru (248).

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: 5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Khandiaru (248) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Other District Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Khandiaru (248) include ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
ASHA: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Khandiaru (248) 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 Khandiaru (248) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Vegetables and net sown area is 29 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second: Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third: Vegetables
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 94 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 29.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 29 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 Khandiaru (248) village located?

Khandiaru (248) is in Chaurah Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Khandiaru (248) village in?

Khandiaru (248) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Khandiaru (248) village in?

Khandiaru (248) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Khandiaru (248) under?

Khandiaru (248) comes under Chaurah Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Khandiaru (248)?

The Census village code of Khandiaru (248) is 006897.

What is the population of Khandiaru (248) village?

The village record lists 229 people and 37 households for Khandiaru (248).

How many households are in Khandiaru (248) village?

The village record lists 37 households for Khandiaru (248).

What is the male and female population of Khandiaru (248)?

The record lists 117 male residents and 112 female residents for Khandiaru (248).

What is the sex ratio of Khandiaru (248) village?

The sex ratio of Khandiaru (248) is 957.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Khandiaru (248) village?

The reported geographical area of Khandiaru (248) is 128 hectares.

What is the population density of Khandiaru (248) village?

The approximate population density of Khandiaru (248) is 178.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Khandiaru (248)?

The nearest town listed for Khandiaru (248) is Chamba, about 68 km away.

How far is Khandiaru (248) from the district headquarters?

Khandiaru (248) is about 68 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Khandiaru (248) from the sub-district headquarters?

Khandiaru (248) is about 25 km from Bhanjraru, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Khandiaru (248)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Khandiaru (248).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Khandiaru (248)?

For Khandiaru (248), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Vegetables and net sown area is 29 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Khandiaru (248).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Khandiaru (248).

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.