Indian Village Directory

Babal (957) Village

Babal (957) is an inhabited village in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011986, the Census 2011 record lists 186 people in 47 households and the reported area is 102.92 hectares. The local references include Baijnath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 32 km.

In short:

Babal (957) is a village in Baijnath Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011986 and 186 people in 47 households.

Village Code011986
Population186
Households47
Area102.92 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Babal (957) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 186 people, 102.92 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Babal (957), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Baijnath
CD Block Baijnath
  • Babal (957) falls under Baijnath Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011986.
  • The record lists 186 people living in 47 households.
  • The reported village area is 102.92 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palampur.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Babal (957)
Census Village Code
011986
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Baijnath
Sub-district Census Code
00112
CD Block
Baijnath
Households
47
Population
186
Male Population
73
Female Population
113
Sex Ratio
1,547.95
Area
102.92 hectares
Area
1.03 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176089
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 Density 180.72 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.96 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 36.02% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Babal (957) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011986 and Baijnath CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00112
Village Census Code
011986
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Baijnath

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Babal (957), about 32 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baijnath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
102.92 hectares
Area
1.03 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 186 people in 47 households, with 73 male residents and 113 female residents. The average household size is 3.96, and SC share is 36.02% and ST share is 0% for Babal (957). Population density works out to about 180.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
47
Total Population
186
Male Population
73
Female Population
113
Sex Ratio
1,547.95
Average Household Size
3.96
SC Population
67
SC Male Population
26
SC Female Population
41
SC Population Share
36.02
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Babal (957) list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Babal (957). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Babal (957) 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
15.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Babal (957) 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Major District Road
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 Babal (957) 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Babal (957) 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 Babal (957) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 9.69 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
60.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.45
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.08 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
9.69
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9.69 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Babal (957) village located?

Babal (957) is in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Babal (957) village in?

Babal (957) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Babal (957) village in?

Babal (957) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Babal (957) under?

Babal (957) comes under Baijnath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Babal (957)?

The Census village code of Babal (957) is 011986.

What is the population of Babal (957) village?

The village record lists 186 people and 47 households for Babal (957).

How many households are in Babal (957) village?

The village record lists 47 households for Babal (957).

What is the male and female population of Babal (957)?

The record lists 73 male residents and 113 female residents for Babal (957).

What is the sex ratio of Babal (957) village?

The sex ratio of Babal (957) is 1,547.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Babal (957) village?

The reported geographical area of Babal (957) is 102.92 hectares.

What is the population density of Babal (957) village?

The approximate population density of Babal (957) is 180.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Babal (957)?

The nearest town listed for Babal (957) is Palampur, about 32 km away.

How far is Babal (957) from the district headquarters?

Babal (957) is about 85 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Babal (957) from the sub-district headquarters?

Babal (957) is about 30 km from Baijnath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Babal (957)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Babal (957).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Babal (957)?

For Babal (957), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 9.69 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Babal (957).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Babal (957).

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.