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Sarua (450) Village

Sarua (450) is an inhabited village in Chaurah Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 006979, the Census 2011 record lists 442 people in 86 households and the reported area is 122 hectares. The local references include Tisa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 60 km.

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Quick answer: Sarua (450) is a village in Chaurah Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 006979 and 442 people in 86 households.
Village Code006979
Population442
Households86
Area122 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village
Sarua (450)
Census Village Code
006979
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
86
Population
442
Male Population
234
Female Population
208
Sex Ratio
888.89
Area
122 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
60 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
173316
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sarua (450) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 442 people, 122 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Sarua (450), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtChaurah
CD BlockTisa
  • Sarua (450) falls under Chaurah Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 006979.
  • The record lists 442 people living in 86 households.
  • The reported village area is 122 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 Density362.3 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.14 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share49.1%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.42%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sarua (450) in the official administrative record. Census village code 006979 and Tisa CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00084
Village Census Code
006979
CD Block Code
0002
CD Block Name
Tisa

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Sarua (450), about 60 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhanjraru
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
122 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 442 people in 86 households, with 234 male residents and 208 female residents. The average household size is 5.14, and SC share is 49.1% and ST share is 17.42% for Sarua (450). Population density works out to about 362.3 people per sq km.

Total Households
86
Total Population
442
Male Population
234
Female Population
208
Sex Ratio
888.89
Average Household Size
5.14
SC Population
217
SC Male Population
124
SC Female Population
93
SC Population Share
49.1
ST Population
77
ST Male Population
39
ST Female Population
38
ST Population Share
17.42
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sarua (450) 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sarua (450) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sarua (450) 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 Sarua (450) 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 Sarua (450) show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetables, Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 48 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Vegetables
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
59 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
48.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
48 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sarua (450) village located?

Sarua (450) is in Chaurah Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sarua (450) village in?

Sarua (450) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Sarua (450) village in?

Sarua (450) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sarua (450) under?

Sarua (450) comes under Chaurah Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sarua (450)?

The Census village code of Sarua (450) is 006979.

What is the population of Sarua (450) village?

The village record lists 442 people and 86 households for Sarua (450).

How many households are in Sarua (450) village?

The village record lists 86 households for Sarua (450).

What is the male and female population of Sarua (450)?

The record lists 234 male residents and 208 female residents for Sarua (450).

What is the sex ratio of Sarua (450) village?

The sex ratio of Sarua (450) is 888.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sarua (450) village?

The reported geographical area of Sarua (450) is 122 hectares.

What is the population density of Sarua (450) village?

The approximate population density of Sarua (450) is 362.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sarua (450)?

The nearest town listed for Sarua (450) is Chamba, about 60 km away.

How far is Sarua (450) from the district headquarters?

Sarua (450) is about 60 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sarua (450) from the sub-district headquarters?

Sarua (450) is about 21 km from Bhanjraru, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sarua (450)?

For Sarua (450), reported agricultural commodities include Vegetables, Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 48 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sarua (450).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sarua (450).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sarua (450).

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.