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Kandhwara (270) Village

Kandhwara (270) is an inhabited village in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007182, the Census 2011 record lists 491 people in 98 households and the reported area is 261.8 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 80 km.

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Quick answer: Kandhwara (270) is a village in Saluni Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007182 and 491 people in 98 households.

Village Code007182

Population491

Households98

Area261.8 hectares

Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village: Kandhwara (270)
Census Village Code: 007182
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: 98
Population: 491
Male Population: 261
Female Population: 230
Sex Ratio: 881.23
Area: 261.8 hectares
Area: 2.62 sq km
Nearest Town: Chamba
Nearest Town Distance: 80 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 176321
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Kandhwara (270) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 491 people, 261.8 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Kandhwara (270), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictChamba

Sub-districtSaluni

CD BlockSaluni

Kandhwara (270) falls under Saluni Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 007182.
The record lists 491 people living in 98 households.
The reported village area is 261.8 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 Density187.55 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size5.01 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share35.23%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kandhwara (270) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007182 and Saluni CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 023
Sub-district Census Code: 00085
Village Census Code: 007182
CD Block Code: 0003
CD Block Name: Saluni

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Kandhwara (270), about 80 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Saluni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 28 km
District Headquarter: Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter: 80 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 80 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town: 80 km
Total Geographical Area: 261.8 hectares
Area: 2.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 491 people in 98 households, with 261 male residents and 230 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 35.23% and ST share is 0% for Kandhwara (270). Population density works out to about 187.55 people per sq km.

Total Households: 98
Total Population: 491
Male Population: 261
Female Population: 230
Sex Ratio: 881.23
Average Household Size: 5.01
SC Population: 173
SC Male Population: 100
SC Female Population: 73
SC Population Share: 35.23
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kandhwara (270) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School: Available
Government Secondary School Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kandhwara (270) 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
No 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 Kandhwara (270) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office: Available
Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Major District Road: Available
Other District Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kandhwara (270) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG: Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Community Centre: Available
Sports Field: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kandhwara (270) 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 Kandhwara (270) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 58 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third: Barley
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 19.8
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 180 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 58.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 58 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kandhwara (270) village located?

Kandhwara (270) is in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kandhwara (270) village in?

Kandhwara (270) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Kandhwara (270) village in?

Kandhwara (270) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kandhwara (270) under?

Kandhwara (270) comes under Saluni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kandhwara (270)?

The Census village code of Kandhwara (270) is 007182.

What is the population of Kandhwara (270) village?

The village record lists 491 people and 98 households for Kandhwara (270).

How many households are in Kandhwara (270) village?

The village record lists 98 households for Kandhwara (270).

What is the male and female population of Kandhwara (270)?

The record lists 261 male residents and 230 female residents for Kandhwara (270).

What is the sex ratio of Kandhwara (270) village?

The sex ratio of Kandhwara (270) is 881.23 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kandhwara (270) village?

The reported geographical area of Kandhwara (270) is 261.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Kandhwara (270) village?

The approximate population density of Kandhwara (270) is 187.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kandhwara (270)?

The nearest town listed for Kandhwara (270) is Chamba, about 80 km away.

How far is Kandhwara (270) from the district headquarters?

Kandhwara (270) is about 80 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kandhwara (270) from the sub-district headquarters?

Kandhwara (270) is about 28 km from Saluni, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kandhwara (270)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Kandhwara (270).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kandhwara (270)?

For Kandhwara (270), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 58 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kandhwara (270).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kandhwara (270).

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.