Where is Mehla (996) village located?
Mehla (996) is in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Mehla (996) Village
Mehla (996) is an inhabited village in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011999, the Census 2011 record lists 261 people in 70 households and the reported area is 79.9 hectares. The local references include Panchrukhi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 30 km.
Mehla (996) is a village in Baijnath Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011999 and 261 people in 70 households.
Village Code011999
Population261
Households70
Area79.9 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur
Detailed village profile
Mehla (996) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 261 people, 79.9 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Mehla (996), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Mehla (996) falls under Baijnath Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 011999.
- The record lists 261 people living in 70 households.
- The reported village area is 79.9 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
- Mehla (996)
- Census Village Code
- 011999
- 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
- 70
- Population
- 261
- Male Population
- 110
- Female Population
- 151
- Sex Ratio
- 1,372.73
- Area
- 79.9 hectares
- Area
- 0.8 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Palampur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 30 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 176088
- 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
326.66 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.73 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
58.62%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
50.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mehla (996) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011999 and Panchrukhi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 024
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00112
- Village Census Code
- 011999
- CD Block Code
- 0021
- CD Block Name
- Panchrukhi
Location and Distance
Palampur is the nearest town listed for Mehla (996), about 30 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Baijnath
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Dharmsala
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 72 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Palampur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Palampur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 30 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 79.9 hectares
- Area
- 0.8 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 261 people in 70 households, with 110 male residents and 151 female residents. The average household size is 3.73, and SC share is 58.62% and ST share is 0% for Mehla (996). Population density works out to about 326.66 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 70
- Total Population
- 261
- Male Population
- 110
- Female Population
- 151
- Sex Ratio
- 1,372.73
- Average Household Size
- 3.73
- SC Population
- 153
- SC Male Population
- 69
- SC Female Population
- 84
- SC Population Share
- 58.62
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mehla (996) 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 Mehla (996) 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.96 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Mehla (996).
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Mehla (996) 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 Mehla (996) 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 Mehla (996) show that net sown area is 27.3 hectares and irrigated land is 13.68 hectares (50.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.59
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 37.58 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 0.07 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 6.4 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 27.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 13.62 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 13.68
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 13.68 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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Which district is Mehla (996) village in?
Mehla (996) village is in Kangra district.
Which state is Mehla (996) village in?
Mehla (996) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Mehla (996) under?
Mehla (996) comes under Baijnath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mehla (996)?
The Census village code of Mehla (996) is 011999.
What is the population of Mehla (996) village?
The village record lists 261 people and 70 households for Mehla (996).
How many households are in Mehla (996) village?
The village record lists 70 households for Mehla (996).
What is the male and female population of Mehla (996)?
The record lists 110 male residents and 151 female residents for Mehla (996).
What is the sex ratio of Mehla (996) village?
The sex ratio of Mehla (996) is 1,372.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mehla (996) village?
The reported geographical area of Mehla (996) is 79.9 hectares.
What is the population density of Mehla (996) village?
The approximate population density of Mehla (996) is 326.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Mehla (996)?
The nearest town listed for Mehla (996) is Palampur, about 30 km away.
How far is Mehla (996) from the district headquarters?
Mehla (996) is about 72 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mehla (996) from the sub-district headquarters?
Mehla (996) is about 15 km from Baijnath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mehla (996)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mehla (996).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mehla (996)?
For Mehla (996), net sown area is 27.3 hectares and irrigated land is 13.68 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Mehla (996).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mehla (996).