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Purhan (120) Village

Purhan (120) is an inhabited village in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007139, the Census 2011 record lists 490 people in 90 households and the reported area is 166.13 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 72 km.

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Quick answer: Purhan (120) is a village in Saluni Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007139 and 490 people in 90 households.
Village Code007139
Population490
Households90
Area166.13 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village
Purhan (120)
Census Village Code
007139
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
90
Population
490
Male Population
246
Female Population
244
Sex Ratio
991.87
Area
166.13 hectares
Area
1.66 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
72 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176320
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Purhan (120) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 490 people, 166.13 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Purhan (120), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtSaluni
CD BlockSaluni
  • Purhan (120) falls under Saluni Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 007139.
  • The record lists 490 people living in 90 households.
  • The reported village area is 166.13 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density294.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.44 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share43.27%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share14.49%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Purhan (120) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007139 and Saluni CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00085
Village Census Code
007139
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Saluni

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Purhan (120), about 72 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Saluni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
72 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
72 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
72 km
Total Geographical Area
166.13 hectares
Area
1.66 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 490 people in 90 households, with 246 male residents and 244 female residents. The average household size is 5.44, and SC share is 43.27% and ST share is 14.49% for Purhan (120). Population density works out to about 294.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
90
Total Population
490
Male Population
246
Female Population
244
Sex Ratio
991.87
Average Household Size
5.44
SC Population
212
SC Male Population
107
SC Female Population
105
SC Population Share
43.27
ST Population
71
ST Male Population
34
ST Female Population
37
ST Population Share
14.49
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Purhan (120) list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purhan (120) include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake 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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
8.55 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Purhan (120) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Purhan (120) include ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Purhan (120) 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 Purhan (120) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley, net sown area is 27.85 hectares and irrigated land is 1.12 hectares (4% of net sown area). 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
11.32
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
16.03 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
102.38 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
27.85
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26.73 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.12
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1.12 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Purhan (120)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 33%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
Uco Bank 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 176320 Chamba Saluni(t) Surgani (235) Vpo and Tehsil Salooni, Distt Chamba H. P Hdfc Bank Ltd, Near Fire Office, Salooni, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176320
Uco Bank ATM 176320 Chamba Bhalai(s.t) Kanhar (41) Hp Vpo Kihar Tehsil Salooni Distt Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176320
Punjab National Bank ATM 176320 Chamba Saluni(t) Kuntedi (232) Kutendi Village and Post, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176320

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Purhan (120) village located?

Purhan (120) is in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Purhan (120) village in?

Purhan (120) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Purhan (120) village in?

Purhan (120) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Purhan (120) under?

Purhan (120) comes under Saluni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Purhan (120)?

The Census village code of Purhan (120) is 007139.

What is the population of Purhan (120) village?

The village record lists 490 people and 90 households for Purhan (120).

How many households are in Purhan (120) village?

The village record lists 90 households for Purhan (120).

What is the male and female population of Purhan (120)?

The record lists 246 male residents and 244 female residents for Purhan (120).

What is the sex ratio of Purhan (120) village?

The sex ratio of Purhan (120) is 991.87 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Purhan (120) village?

The reported geographical area of Purhan (120) is 166.13 hectares.

What is the population density of Purhan (120) village?

The approximate population density of Purhan (120) is 294.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Purhan (120)?

The nearest town listed for Purhan (120) is Chamba, about 72 km away.

How far is Purhan (120) from the district headquarters?

Purhan (120) is about 72 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Purhan (120) from the sub-district headquarters?

Purhan (120) is about 22 km from Saluni, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Purhan (120)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Purhan (120).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Purhan (120)?

For Purhan (120), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley, net sown area is 27.85 hectares and irrigated land is 1.12 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purhan (120)?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purhan (120). These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Purhan (120).

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.