Bakniar (62/12) is an inhabited village in Hamirpur Sub-district of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 017026, the Census 2011 record lists 303 people in 67 households and the reported area is 121.4 hectares. The local references include Bamson CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hamirpur at about 28 km.
In short:
Bakniar (62/12) is a village in Hamirpur Sub-district, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 017026 and 303 people in 67 households.
Village Code017026
Population303
Households67
Area121.4 hectares
Nearest TownHamirpur
Detailed village profile
Bakniar (62/12) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 303 people, 121.4 hectares of reported area and Hamirpur as the nearest town reference for Bakniar (62/12), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bakniar (62/12) falls under Hamirpur Sub-district in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 017026.
The record lists 303 people living in 67 households.
The reported village area is 121.4 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 Village Facts
Village
Bakniar (62/12)
Census Village Code
017026
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Hamirpur
District Census Code
028
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hamirpur
Sub-district Census Code
00143
CD Block
Bamson
Households
67
Population
303
Male Population
129
Female Population
174
Sex Ratio
1,348.84
Area
121.4 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Hamirpur
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
177022
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 Density249.59 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.52 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.83%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bakniar (62/12) in the official administrative record. Census village code 017026 and Bamson CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
028
Sub-district Census Code
00143
Village Census Code
017026
CD Block Code
0045
CD Block Name
Bamson
Location and Distance
Hamirpur is the nearest town listed for Bakniar (62/12), about 28 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
Hamirpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Hamirpur
Distance from District Headquarter
28 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hamirpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Hamirpur
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
121.4 hectares
Area
1.21 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 303 people in 67 households, with 129 male residents and 174 female residents. The average household size is 4.52, and SC share is 16.83% and ST share is 0% for Bakniar (62/12). Population density works out to about 249.59 people per sq km.
Total Households
67
Total Population
303
Male Population
129
Female Population
174
Sex Ratio
1,348.84
Average Household Size
4.52
SC Population
51
SC Male Population
27
SC Female Population
24
SC Population Share
16.83
Village Status
Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bakniar (62/12) 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.39 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bakniar (62/12) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
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 Bakniar (62/12) 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 Bakniar (62/12) 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 Bakniar (62/12) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 34.23 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.12
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
23.56 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
40.2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
34.23
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
34.23 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
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.