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Bahal (897) Village

Bahal (897) is an inhabited village in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 012013, the Census 2011 record lists 73 people in 21 households and the reported area is 47.44 hectares. The local references include Baijnath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 23 km.

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Quick answer: Bahal (897) is a village in Baijnath Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 012013 and 73 people in 21 households.
Village Code012013
Population73
Households21
Area47.44 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Key Village Facts

Village
Bahal (897)
Census Village Code
012013
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
21
Population
73
Male Population
32
Female Population
41
Sex Ratio
1,281.25
Area
47.44 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
23 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176128
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bahal (897) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 73 people, 47.44 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Bahal (897), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKangra
Sub-districtBaijnath
CD BlockBaijnath
  • Bahal (897) falls under Baijnath Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 012013.
  • The record lists 73 people living in 21 households.
  • The reported village area is 47.44 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density153.88 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.48 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.96%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bahal (897) in the official administrative record. Census village code 012013 and Baijnath CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00112
Village Census Code
012013
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Baijnath

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Bahal (897), about 23 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baijnath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
68 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
23 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
23 km
Total Geographical Area
47.44 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 73 people in 21 households, with 32 male residents and 41 female residents. The average household size is 3.48, and SC share is 10.96% and ST share is 0% for Bahal (897). Population density works out to about 153.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
21
Total Population
73
Male Population
32
Female Population
41
Sex Ratio
1,281.25
Average Household Size
3.48
SC Population
8
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
10.96
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bahal (897) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bahal (897) 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.06 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bahal (897) include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bahal (897) 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 (897) 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 Bahal (897) show that net sown area is 9.63 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
17.43 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.75
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
9.63
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9.63 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bahal (897) village located?

Bahal (897) is in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bahal (897) village in?

Bahal (897) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Bahal (897) village in?

Bahal (897) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bahal (897) under?

Bahal (897) comes under Baijnath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bahal (897)?

The Census village code of Bahal (897) is 012013.

What is the population of Bahal (897) village?

The village record lists 73 people and 21 households for Bahal (897).

How many households are in Bahal (897) village?

The village record lists 21 households for Bahal (897).

What is the male and female population of Bahal (897)?

The record lists 32 male residents and 41 female residents for Bahal (897).

What is the sex ratio of Bahal (897) village?

The sex ratio of Bahal (897) is 1,281.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bahal (897) village?

The reported geographical area of Bahal (897) is 47.44 hectares.

What is the population density of Bahal (897) village?

The approximate population density of Bahal (897) is 153.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bahal (897)?

The nearest town listed for Bahal (897) is Palampur, about 23 km away.

How far is Bahal (897) from the district headquarters?

Bahal (897) is about 68 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bahal (897) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bahal (897) is about 8 km from Baijnath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bahal (897)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bahal (897).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bahal (897)?

For Bahal (897), net sown area is 9.63 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Bahal (897).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bahal (897).

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.