Bhandar (224) is an inhabited village in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007240, the Census 2011 record lists 255 people in 52 households and the reported area is 76.89 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 30 km.
In short:
Bhandar (224) is a village in Saluni Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007240 and 255 people in 52 households.
Village Code007240
Population255
Households52
Area76.89 hectares
Nearest TownChamba
Detailed village profile
Bhandar (224) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 255 people, 76.89 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Bhandar (224), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bhandar (224) falls under Saluni Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 007240.
The record lists 255 people living in 52 households.
The reported village area is 76.89 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Bhandar (224)
Census Village Code
007240
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
52
Population
255
Male Population
128
Female Population
127
Sex Ratio
992.19
Area
76.89 hectares
Area
0.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176312
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density331.64 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.9 people
Calculated 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 Bhandar (224) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007240 and Saluni CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00085
Village Census Code
007240
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Saluni
Location and Distance
Chamba is the nearest town listed for Bhandar (224), about 30 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Saluni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
76.89 hectares
Area
0.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 255 people in 52 households, with 128 male residents and 127 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bhandar (224). Population density works out to about 331.64 people per sq km.
Total Households
52
Total Population
255
Male Population
128
Female Population
127
Sex Ratio
992.19
Average Household Size
4.9
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bhandar (224) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhandar (224) 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
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.88 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bhandar (224) include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bhandar (224) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bhandar (224) 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 Bhandar (224) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 21.45 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.09
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
39.26 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.21 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
21.45
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.45 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
Map and Location
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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.