Where is Andwas (251) village located?
Andwas (251) is in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Andwas (251) Village
Andwas (251) is an inhabited village in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007186, the Census 2011 record lists 350 people in 63 households and the reported area is 143 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 74 km.
Village Code007186
Population350
Households63
Area143 hectares
Nearest TownChamba
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Andwas (251)
- Census Village Code
- 007186
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Chamba
- District Census Code
- 023
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Saluni
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00085
- CD Block
- Saluni
- Households
- 63
- Population
- 350
- Male Population
- 171
- Female Population
- 179
- Sex Ratio
- 1,046.78
- Area
- 143 hectares
- Area
- 1.43 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Chamba
- Nearest Town Distance
- 74 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 176321
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Andwas (251) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 350 people, 143 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Andwas (251), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Andwas (251) falls under Saluni Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 007186.
- The record lists 350 people living in 63 households.
- The reported village area is 143 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 Density244.76 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.56 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share68.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Andwas (251) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007186 and Saluni CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 023
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00085
- Village Census Code
- 007186
- CD Block Code
- 0003
- CD Block Name
- Saluni
Location and Distance
Chamba is the nearest town listed for Andwas (251), about 74 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 83 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Saluni
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 31 km
- District Headquarter
- Chamba
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 83 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Chamba
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 74 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Chamba
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 74 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 143 hectares
- Area
- 1.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 350 people in 63 households, with 171 male residents and 179 female residents. The average household size is 5.56, and SC share is 68.57% and ST share is 0% for Andwas (251). Population density works out to about 244.76 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 63
- Total Population
- 350
- Male Population
- 171
- Female Population
- 179
- Sex Ratio
- 1,046.78
- Average Household Size
- 5.56
- SC Population
- 240
- SC Male Population
- 119
- SC Female Population
- 121
- SC Population Share
- 68.57
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Andwas (251) 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
- 31.02 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Andwas (251) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Andwas (251) 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
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Andwas (251) 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 Andwas (251) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 35 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Barley
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 5.01
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 3 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 68.97 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 35.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 35 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Andwas (251) village in?
Andwas (251) village is in Chamba district.
Which state is Andwas (251) village in?
Andwas (251) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Andwas (251) under?
Andwas (251) comes under Saluni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Andwas (251)?
The Census village code of Andwas (251) is 007186.
What is the population of Andwas (251) village?
The village record lists 350 people and 63 households for Andwas (251).
How many households are in Andwas (251) village?
The village record lists 63 households for Andwas (251).
What is the male and female population of Andwas (251)?
The record lists 171 male residents and 179 female residents for Andwas (251).
What is the sex ratio of Andwas (251) village?
The sex ratio of Andwas (251) is 1,046.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Andwas (251) village?
The reported geographical area of Andwas (251) is 143 hectares.
What is the population density of Andwas (251) village?
The approximate population density of Andwas (251) is 244.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Andwas (251)?
The nearest town listed for Andwas (251) is Chamba, about 74 km away.
How far is Andwas (251) from the district headquarters?
Andwas (251) is about 83 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Andwas (251) from the sub-district headquarters?
Andwas (251) is about 31 km from Saluni, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Andwas (251)?
For Andwas (251), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 35 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Andwas (251).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Andwas (251).
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Andwas (251).