Indian Village Directory

Chakol (877) Village

Chakol (877) is an inhabited village in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 012036, the Census 2011 record lists 739 people in 170 households and the reported area is 69.88 hectares. The local references include Baijnath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 18 km.

In short:

Chakol (877) is a village in Baijnath Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 012036 and 739 people in 170 households.

Village Code012036
Population739
Households170
Area69.88 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Chakol (877) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 739 people, 69.88 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Chakol (877), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Baijnath
CD Block Baijnath
  • Chakol (877) falls under Baijnath Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 012036.
  • The record lists 739 people living in 170 households.
  • The reported village area is 69.88 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Chakol (877)
Census Village Code
012036
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
170
Population
739
Male Population
374
Female Population
365
Sex Ratio
975.94
Area
69.88 hectares
Area
0.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176125
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 1,057.53 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.35 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 56.43% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 9.07% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chakol (877) in the official administrative record. Census village code 012036 and Baijnath CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00112
Village Census Code
012036
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Baijnath

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Chakol (877), about 18 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baijnath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
69.88 hectares
Area
0.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 739 people in 170 households, with 374 male residents and 365 female residents. The average household size is 4.35, and SC share is 56.43% and ST share is 9.07% for Chakol (877). Population density works out to about 1,057.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
170
Total Population
739
Male Population
374
Female Population
365
Sex Ratio
975.94
Average Household Size
4.35
SC Population
417
SC Male Population
218
SC Female Population
199
SC Population Share
56.43
ST Population
67
ST Male Population
37
ST Female Population
30
ST Population Share
9.07
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chakol (877) 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 Chakol (877). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chakol (877) 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 Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chakol (877) 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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chakol (877) include ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chakol (877) 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 Chakol (877) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 44.28 hectares and irrigated land is 44.28 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pulses
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.12
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.41 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.7 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.25 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
44.28
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
44.28
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
44.28 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chakol (877)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
12
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 10 83%
CRM 2 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 5 42%
State Bank of India 5 42%
Canara Bank 1 8.3%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 8.3%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 176125 Kangra Baijnath(t) Baijnath (870) Baijnath Near Shiv Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176125
Punjab National Bank ATM 176125 Kangra Kangra(t) Kangra (M CL) Chowin Chowk Chowin Chowk Baijnath Near Sbi Bank, Distt Kangra Hp PIN-176125, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176125
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 176125 Kangra Baijnath(t) Baijnath (870) Baijnath Main Bazar, Near Sbi Baijnath, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176125
State Bank of India ATM 176125 Kangra Baijnath(t) Baijnath (870) Main Market, Mandi Manali Highway, Baijnath Near Shiv Temple Baijnath, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176125
Punjab National Bank ATM 176125 Kangra Baijnath(t) Baijnath (870) Baijnath Ganesh Bazar Baijnath Dist: Kangra PIN-176125, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176125
Punjab National Bank ATM 176125 Kangra Baijnath(t) Mahankal (1020) Teh.baijnath Mahakal, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176125
Punjab National Bank ATM 176125 Kangra Baijnath(t) Baijnath (870) Baijnath Baijnath, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176125
State Bank of India ATM 176125 Kangra Baijnath(t) Mahankal (1020) Main Market Baijnath, Nr Kcc Bank, Mahankal Main Market Baijnath, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176125

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chakol (877) village located?

Chakol (877) is in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chakol (877) village in?

Chakol (877) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Chakol (877) village in?

Chakol (877) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chakol (877) under?

Chakol (877) comes under Baijnath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chakol (877)?

The Census village code of Chakol (877) is 012036.

What is the population of Chakol (877) village?

The village record lists 739 people and 170 households for Chakol (877).

How many households are in Chakol (877) village?

The village record lists 170 households for Chakol (877).

What is the male and female population of Chakol (877)?

The record lists 374 male residents and 365 female residents for Chakol (877).

What is the sex ratio of Chakol (877) village?

The sex ratio of Chakol (877) is 975.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chakol (877) village?

The reported geographical area of Chakol (877) is 69.88 hectares.

What is the population density of Chakol (877) village?

The approximate population density of Chakol (877) is 1,057.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chakol (877)?

The nearest town listed for Chakol (877) is Palampur, about 18 km away.

How far is Chakol (877) from the district headquarters?

Chakol (877) is about 53 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chakol (877) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chakol (877) is about 3 km from Baijnath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chakol (877)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chakol (877).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chakol (877)?

For Chakol (877), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 44.28 hectares and irrigated land is 44.28 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chakol (877)?

The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chakol (877). These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chakol (877).

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.