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Bear Kalan (35/16) Village

Bear Kalan (35/16) is an inhabited village in Barsar Sub-district of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 017540, the Census 2011 record lists 377 people in 81 households and the reported area is 118 hectares. The local references include Bijhri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhota at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Bear Kalan (35/16) is a village in Barsar Sub-district, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 017540 and 377 people in 81 households.
Village Code017540
Population377
Households81
Area118 hectares
Nearest TownBhota

Key Village Facts

Village
Bear Kalan (35/16)
Census Village Code
017540
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Hamirpur
District Census Code
028
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barsar
Sub-district Census Code
00144
CD Block
Bijhri
Households
81
Population
377
Male Population
170
Female Population
207
Sex Ratio
1,217.65
Area
118 hectares
Area
1.18 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhota
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
177119
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bear Kalan (35/16) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 377 people, 118 hectares of reported area and Bhota as the nearest town reference for Bear Kalan (35/16), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictHamirpur
Sub-districtBarsar
CD BlockBijhri
  • Bear Kalan (35/16) falls under Barsar Sub-district in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 017540.
  • The record lists 377 people living in 81 households.
  • The reported village area is 118 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhota.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density319.49 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.65 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bear Kalan (35/16) in the official administrative record. Census village code 017540 and Bijhri CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
028
Sub-district Census Code
00144
Village Census Code
017540
CD Block Code
0043
CD Block Name
Bijhri

Location and Distance

Bhota is the nearest town listed for Bear Kalan (35/16), about 15 km away. Hamirpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barsar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Hamirpur
Distance from District Headquarter
34 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhota
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Bhota
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
118 hectares
Area
1.18 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 377 people in 81 households, with 170 male residents and 207 female residents. The average household size is 4.65, and SC share is 3.45% and ST share is 0% for Bear Kalan (35/16). Population density works out to about 319.49 people per sq km.

Total Households
81
Total Population
377
Male Population
170
Female Population
207
Sex Ratio
1,217.65
Average Household Size
4.65
SC Population
13
SC Male Population
7
SC Female Population
6
SC Population Share
3.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bear Kalan (35/16) include hand pump water and 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bear Kalan (35/16) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bear Kalan (35/16) include 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bear Kalan (35/16) 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bear Kalan (35/16) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 34 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
48 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
11 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
34.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
34 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bear Kalan (35/16) village located?

Bear Kalan (35/16) is in Barsar Sub-district of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bear Kalan (35/16) village in?

Bear Kalan (35/16) village is in Hamirpur district.

Which state is Bear Kalan (35/16) village in?

Bear Kalan (35/16) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bear Kalan (35/16) under?

Bear Kalan (35/16) comes under Barsar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bear Kalan (35/16)?

The Census village code of Bear Kalan (35/16) is 017540.

What is the population of Bear Kalan (35/16) village?

The village record lists 377 people and 81 households for Bear Kalan (35/16).

How many households are in Bear Kalan (35/16) village?

The village record lists 81 households for Bear Kalan (35/16).

What is the male and female population of Bear Kalan (35/16)?

The record lists 170 male residents and 207 female residents for Bear Kalan (35/16).

What is the sex ratio of Bear Kalan (35/16) village?

The sex ratio of Bear Kalan (35/16) is 1,217.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bear Kalan (35/16) village?

The reported geographical area of Bear Kalan (35/16) is 118 hectares.

What is the population density of Bear Kalan (35/16) village?

The approximate population density of Bear Kalan (35/16) is 319.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bear Kalan (35/16)?

The nearest town listed for Bear Kalan (35/16) is Bhota, about 15 km away.

How far is Bear Kalan (35/16) from the district headquarters?

Bear Kalan (35/16) is about 34 km from Hamirpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bear Kalan (35/16) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bear Kalan (35/16) is about 8 km from Barsar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bear Kalan (35/16)?

For Bear Kalan (35/16), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 34 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bear Kalan (35/16).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bear Kalan (35/16).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bear Kalan (35/16).

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.