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Gadru (42/127) Village

Gadru (42/127) is an inhabited village in Bhoranj Sub-district of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 017943, the Census 2011 record lists 198 people in 51 households and the reported area is 14.7 hectares. The local references include Bhoranj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhota at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Gadru (42/127) is a village in Bhoranj Sub-district, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 017943 and 198 people in 51 households.
Village Code017943
Population198
Households51
Area14.7 hectares
Nearest TownBhota

Key Village Facts

Village
Gadru (42/127)
Census Village Code
017943
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Hamirpur
District Census Code
028
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhoranj
Sub-district Census Code
00146
CD Block
Bhoranj
Households
51
Population
198
Male Population
94
Female Population
104
Sex Ratio
1,106.38
Area
14.7 hectares
Area
0.15 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhota
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176044
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Gadru (42/127) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 198 people, 14.7 hectares of reported area and Bhota as the nearest town reference for Gadru (42/127), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictHamirpur
Sub-districtBhoranj
CD BlockBhoranj
  • Gadru (42/127) falls under Bhoranj Sub-district in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 017943.
  • The record lists 198 people living in 51 households.
  • The reported village area is 14.7 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 Density1,346.94 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.88 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share30.81%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gadru (42/127) in the official administrative record. Census village code 017943 and Bhoranj CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
028
Sub-district Census Code
00146
Village Census Code
017943
CD Block Code
0044
CD Block Name
Bhoranj

Location and Distance

Bhota is the nearest town listed for Gadru (42/127), about 15 km away. Hamirpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhoranj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Hamirpur
Distance from District Headquarter
28 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
14.7 hectares
Area
0.15 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 198 people in 51 households, with 94 male residents and 104 female residents. The average household size is 3.88, and SC share is 30.81% and ST share is 0% for Gadru (42/127). Population density works out to about 1,346.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
51
Total Population
198
Male Population
94
Female Population
104
Sex Ratio
1,106.38
Average Household Size
3.88
SC Population
61
SC Male Population
30
SC Female Population
31
SC Population Share
30.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gadru (42/127) 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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gadru (42/127) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Major District Road
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 Gadru (42/127) 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 Gadru (42/127) 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 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 Gadru (42/127) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 1.35 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.35
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.35 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 Gadru (42/127) village located?

Gadru (42/127) is in Bhoranj Sub-district of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Gadru (42/127) village in?

Gadru (42/127) village is in Hamirpur district.

Which state is Gadru (42/127) village in?

Gadru (42/127) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gadru (42/127) under?

Gadru (42/127) comes under Bhoranj Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gadru (42/127)?

The Census village code of Gadru (42/127) is 017943.

What is the population of Gadru (42/127) village?

The village record lists 198 people and 51 households for Gadru (42/127).

How many households are in Gadru (42/127) village?

The village record lists 51 households for Gadru (42/127).

What is the male and female population of Gadru (42/127)?

The record lists 94 male residents and 104 female residents for Gadru (42/127).

What is the sex ratio of Gadru (42/127) village?

The sex ratio of Gadru (42/127) is 1,106.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gadru (42/127) village?

The reported geographical area of Gadru (42/127) is 14.7 hectares.

What is the population density of Gadru (42/127) village?

The approximate population density of Gadru (42/127) is 1,346.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gadru (42/127)?

The nearest town listed for Gadru (42/127) is Bhota, about 15 km away.

How far is Gadru (42/127) from the district headquarters?

Gadru (42/127) is about 28 km from Hamirpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gadru (42/127) from the sub-district headquarters?

Gadru (42/127) is about 8 km from Bhoranj, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gadru (42/127)?

For Gadru (42/127), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 1.35 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gadru (42/127).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gadru (42/127).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Gadru (42/127).

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.