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Bahal (28/2) Village

Bahal (28/2) is an inhabited village in Galore Sub-district of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 016970, the Census 2011 record lists 143 people in 34 households and the reported area is 56 hectares. The local references include Nadaun CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hamirpur at about 26 km.

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Quick answer: Bahal (28/2) is a village in Galore Sub-district, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 016970 and 143 people in 34 households.
Village Code016970
Population143
Households34
Area56 hectares
Nearest TownHamirpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Bahal (28/2)
Census Village Code
016970
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Hamirpur
District Census Code
028
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Galore
Sub-district Census Code
00142
CD Block
Nadaun
Households
34
Population
143
Male Population
63
Female Population
80
Sex Ratio
1,269.84
Area
56 hectares
Area
0.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Hamirpur
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
177026
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bahal (28/2) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 143 people, 56 hectares of reported area and Hamirpur as the nearest town reference for Bahal (28/2), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictHamirpur
Sub-districtGalore
CD BlockNadaun
  • Bahal (28/2) falls under Galore Sub-district in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 016970.
  • The record lists 143 people living in 34 households.
  • The reported village area is 56 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hamirpur.
  • 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 Density255.36 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.5%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bahal (28/2) in the official administrative record. Census village code 016970 and Nadaun CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
028
Sub-district Census Code
00142
Village Census Code
016970
CD Block Code
0041
CD Block Name
Nadaun

Location and Distance

Hamirpur is the nearest town listed for Bahal (28/2), about 26 km away. Hamirpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Galore
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Hamirpur
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hamirpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Hamirpur
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
56 hectares
Area
0.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 143 people in 34 households, with 63 male residents and 80 female residents. The average household size is 4.21, and SC share is 3.5% and ST share is 0% for Bahal (28/2). Population density works out to about 255.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
34
Total Population
143
Male Population
63
Female Population
80
Sex Ratio
1,269.84
Average Household Size
4.21
SC Population
5
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
3.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bahal (28/2) 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
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bahal (28/2) 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
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bahal (28/2) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bahal (28/2) 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 Bahal (28/2) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 20 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
19 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bahal (28/2) village located?

Bahal (28/2) is in Galore Sub-district of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bahal (28/2) village in?

Bahal (28/2) village is in Hamirpur district.

Which state is Bahal (28/2) village in?

Bahal (28/2) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bahal (28/2) under?

Bahal (28/2) comes under Galore Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bahal (28/2)?

The Census village code of Bahal (28/2) is 016970.

What is the population of Bahal (28/2) village?

The village record lists 143 people and 34 households for Bahal (28/2).

How many households are in Bahal (28/2) village?

The village record lists 34 households for Bahal (28/2).

What is the male and female population of Bahal (28/2)?

The record lists 63 male residents and 80 female residents for Bahal (28/2).

What is the sex ratio of Bahal (28/2) village?

The sex ratio of Bahal (28/2) is 1,269.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bahal (28/2) village?

The reported geographical area of Bahal (28/2) is 56 hectares.

What is the population density of Bahal (28/2) village?

The approximate population density of Bahal (28/2) is 255.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bahal (28/2)?

The nearest town listed for Bahal (28/2) is Hamirpur, about 26 km away.

How far is Bahal (28/2) from the district headquarters?

Bahal (28/2) is about 26 km from Hamirpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bahal (28/2) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bahal (28/2) is about 10 km from Galore, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bahal (28/2)?

For Bahal (28/2), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 20 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bahal (28/2).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bahal (28/2).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bahal (28/2).

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.