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Surpara (278) Village

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.

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Quick answer: 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

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

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.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtSihunta
CD BlockBhattiyat
  • 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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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 Density348.39 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.33 peopleCalculated 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Surpara (278) village located?

Surpara (278) is in Sihunta Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Surpara (278) village in?

Surpara (278) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Surpara (278) village in?

Surpara (278) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Surpara (278) under?

Surpara (278) comes under Sihunta Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Surpara (278)?

The Census village code of Surpara (278) is 007628.

What is the population of Surpara (278) village?

The village record lists 448 people and 84 households for Surpara (278).

How many households are in Surpara (278) village?

The village record lists 84 households for Surpara (278).

What is the male and female population of Surpara (278)?

The record lists 219 male residents and 229 female residents for Surpara (278).

What is the sex ratio of Surpara (278) village?

The sex ratio of Surpara (278) is 1,045.66 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Surpara (278) village?

The reported geographical area of Surpara (278) is 128.59 hectares.

What is the population density of Surpara (278) village?

The approximate population density of Surpara (278) is 348.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Surpara (278)?

The nearest town listed for Surpara (278) is Chuari Khas, about 33 km away.

How far is Surpara (278) from the district headquarters?

Surpara (278) is about 117 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Surpara (278) from the sub-district headquarters?

Surpara (278) is about 13 km from Sihunta, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Surpara (278)?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Surpara (278).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Surpara (278)?

For Surpara (278), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Pulses and net sown area is 33.59 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Surpara (278).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Surpara (278).

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.