Indian Village Directory

Kurang (970) Village

Kurang (970) is an inhabited village in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011978, the Census 2011 record lists 265 people in 81 households and the reported area is 33.49 hectares. The local references include Lambagaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 40 km.

In short:

Kurang (970) is a village in Baijnath Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011978 and 265 people in 81 households.

Village Code011978
Population265
Households81
Area33.49 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Kurang (970) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 265 people, 33.49 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Kurang (970), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Baijnath
CD Block Lambagaon
  • Kurang (970) falls under Baijnath Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011978.
  • The record lists 265 people living in 81 households.
  • The reported village area is 33.49 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
Kurang (970)
Census Village Code
011978
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
Lambagaon
Households
81
Population
265
Male Population
111
Female Population
154
Sex Ratio
1,387.39
Area
33.49 hectares
Area
0.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176188
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 791.28 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.27 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.72% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kurang (970) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011978 and Lambagaon CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00112
Village Census Code
011978
CD Block Code
0019
CD Block Name
Lambagaon

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Kurang (970), about 40 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baijnath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
33.49 hectares
Area
0.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 265 people in 81 households, with 111 male residents and 154 female residents. The average household size is 3.27, and SC share is 14.72% and ST share is 0% for Kurang (970). Population density works out to about 791.28 people per sq km.

Total Households
81
Total Population
265
Male Population
111
Female Population
154
Sex Ratio
1,387.39
Average Household Size
3.27
SC Population
39
SC Male Population
16
SC Female Population
23
SC Population Share
14.72
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kurang (970) list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kurang (970) 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.53 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kurang (970) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kurang (970) 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kurang (970) 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 Kurang (970) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 24.97 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.99
Net Area Sown In Hectares
24.97
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
24.97 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 Kurang (970) village located?

Kurang (970) is in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kurang (970) village in?

Kurang (970) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Kurang (970) village in?

Kurang (970) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kurang (970) under?

Kurang (970) comes under Baijnath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kurang (970)?

The Census village code of Kurang (970) is 011978.

What is the population of Kurang (970) village?

The village record lists 265 people and 81 households for Kurang (970).

How many households are in Kurang (970) village?

The village record lists 81 households for Kurang (970).

What is the male and female population of Kurang (970)?

The record lists 111 male residents and 154 female residents for Kurang (970).

What is the sex ratio of Kurang (970) village?

The sex ratio of Kurang (970) is 1,387.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kurang (970) village?

The reported geographical area of Kurang (970) is 33.49 hectares.

What is the population density of Kurang (970) village?

The approximate population density of Kurang (970) is 791.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kurang (970)?

The nearest town listed for Kurang (970) is Palampur, about 40 km away.

How far is Kurang (970) from the district headquarters?

Kurang (970) is about 70 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kurang (970) from the sub-district headquarters?

Kurang (970) is about 22 km from Baijnath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kurang (970)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kurang (970).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kurang (970)?

For Kurang (970), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 24.97 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kurang (970).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kurang (970).

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.