Surpara (278) is an inhabited village in Sihunta Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007628, the Census 2011 record lists 448 people in 84 households and the reported area is 128.59 hectares. The local references include Bhattiyat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chuari Khas at about 33 km.
In short:
Surpara (278) is a village in Sihunta Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007628 and 448 people in 84 households.
Village Code007628
Population448
Households84
Area128.59 hectares
Nearest TownChuari Khas
Detailed village profile
Surpara (278) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 448 people, 128.59 hectares of reported area and Chuari Khas as the nearest town reference for Surpara (278), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Surpara (278) falls under Sihunta Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 007628.
The record lists 448 people living in 84 households.
The reported village area is 128.59 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Chuari Khas.
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
Surpara (278)
Census Village Code
007628
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Chamba
District Census Code
023
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sihunta
Sub-district Census Code
00089
CD Block
Bhattiyat
Households
84
Population
448
Male Population
219
Female Population
229
Sex Ratio
1,045.66
Area
128.59 hectares
Area
1.29 sq km
Nearest Town
Chuari Khas
Nearest Town Distance
33 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
175207
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 Density348.39 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.33 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.89%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.21%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Surpara (278) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007628 and Bhattiyat CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00089
Village Census Code
007628
CD Block Code
0005
CD Block Name
Bhattiyat
Location and Distance
Chuari Khas is the nearest town listed for Surpara (278), about 33 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 117 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sihunta
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
117 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chuari Khas
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
33 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chuari Khas
Distance from Nearest Town
33 km
Total Geographical Area
128.59 hectares
Area
1.29 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 448 people in 84 households, with 219 male residents and 229 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 0.89% and ST share is 98.21% for Surpara (278). Population density works out to about 348.39 people per sq km.
Total Households
84
Total Population
448
Male Population
219
Female Population
229
Sex Ratio
1,045.66
Average Household Size
5.33
SC Population
4
SC Male Population
4
SC Population Share
0.89
ST Population
440
ST Male Population
211
ST Female Population
229
ST Population Share
98.21
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Surpara (278) list 2 government primary schools and 1 government 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Surpara (278) 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.63 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Surpara (278) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Surpara (278) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Surpara (278) 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 Surpara (278) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Pulses and net sown area is 33.59 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
39.02 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
50.35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
33.59
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
33.59 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
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.