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Bhunkher (992) Village

Bhunkher (992) is an inhabited village in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011962, the Census 2011 record lists 157 people in 37 households and the reported area is 48 hectares. The local references include Panchrukhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 37 km.

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Quick answer: Bhunkher (992) is a village in Baijnath Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011962 and 157 people in 37 households.

Village Code011962

Population157

Households37

Area48 hectares

Nearest TownPalampur

Key Village Facts

Village: Bhunkher (992)
Census Village Code: 011962
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: Panchrukhi
Households: 37
Population: 157
Male Population: 74
Female Population: 83
Sex Ratio: 1,121.62
Area: 48 hectares
Area: 0.48 sq km
Nearest Town: Palampur
Nearest Town Distance: 37 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 176071
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Bhunkher (992) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 157 people, 48 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Bhunkher (992), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictKangra

Sub-districtBaijnath

CD BlockPanchrukhi

Bhunkher (992) falls under Baijnath Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 011962.
The record lists 157 people living in 37 households.
The reported village area is 48 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, Health 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density327.08 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size4.24 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhunkher (992) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011962 and Panchrukhi CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 024
Sub-district Census Code: 00112
Village Census Code: 011962
CD Block Code: 0021
CD Block Name: Panchrukhi

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Bhunkher (992), about 37 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Baijnath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 14 km
District Headquarter: Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter: 62 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town: 37 km
Total Geographical Area: 48 hectares
Area: 0.48 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 157 people in 37 households, with 74 male residents and 83 female residents. The average household size is 4.24, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bhunkher (992). Population density works out to about 327.08 people per sq km.

Total Households: 37
Total Population: 157
Male Population: 74
Female Population: 83
Sex Ratio: 1,121.62
Average Household Size: 4.24
Village Status: Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bhunkher (992). 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 Bhunkher (992) 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
Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year: Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc: Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 1.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhunkher (992) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Tractors: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhunkher (992) include cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank: Available
Mandis Regular Market: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bhunkher (992) 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 Bhunkher (992) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 19.87 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second: Wheat
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 12.67 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 14.16 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 19.87
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 19.87 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhunkher (992) village located?

Bhunkher (992) is in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bhunkher (992) village in?

Bhunkher (992) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Bhunkher (992) village in?

Bhunkher (992) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bhunkher (992) under?

Bhunkher (992) comes under Baijnath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhunkher (992)?

The Census village code of Bhunkher (992) is 011962.

What is the population of Bhunkher (992) village?

The village record lists 157 people and 37 households for Bhunkher (992).

How many households are in Bhunkher (992) village?

The village record lists 37 households for Bhunkher (992).

What is the male and female population of Bhunkher (992)?

The record lists 74 male residents and 83 female residents for Bhunkher (992).

What is the sex ratio of Bhunkher (992) village?

The sex ratio of Bhunkher (992) is 1,121.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhunkher (992) village?

The reported geographical area of Bhunkher (992) is 48 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhunkher (992) village?

The approximate population density of Bhunkher (992) is 327.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhunkher (992)?

The nearest town listed for Bhunkher (992) is Palampur, about 37 km away.

How far is Bhunkher (992) from the district headquarters?

Bhunkher (992) is about 62 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhunkher (992) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhunkher (992) is about 14 km from Baijnath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhunkher (992)?

For Bhunkher (992), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 19.87 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bhunkher (992).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bhunkher (992).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bhunkher (992).

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.