Indian Village Directory

Sokhru (840) Village

Sokhru (840) is an inhabited village in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 012084, the Census 2011 record lists 5 people in 1 households and the reported area is 12.16 hectares. The local references include Baijnath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 29 km.

In short:

Sokhru (840) is a village in Baijnath Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 012084 and 5 people in 1 households.

Village Code012084
Population5
Households1
Area12.16 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Sokhru (840) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5 people, 12.16 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Sokhru (840), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Baijnath
CD Block Baijnath
  • Sokhru (840) falls under Baijnath Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 012084.
  • The record lists 5 people living in 1 households.
  • The reported village area is 12.16 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

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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
Sokhru (840)
Census Village Code
012084
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
1
Population
5
Male Population
2
Female Population
3
Sex Ratio
1,500
Area
12.16 hectares
Area
0.12 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
29 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 41.12 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sokhru (840) in the official administrative record. Census village code 012084 and Baijnath CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00112
Village Census Code
012084
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Baijnath

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Sokhru (840), about 29 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 67 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baijnath
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
67 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
29 km
Total Geographical Area
12.16 hectares
Area
0.12 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5 people in 1 households, with 2 male residents and 3 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sokhru (840). Population density works out to about 41.12 people per sq km.

Total Households
1
Total Population
5
Male Population
2
Female Population
3
Sex Ratio
1,500
Average Household Size
5.0
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Sokhru (840).

Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.93 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sokhru (840) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sokhru (840) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sokhru (840) 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sokhru (840) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
7.84 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.41 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.16 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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sokhru (840)

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
More than 10 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 Sokhru (840) village located?

Sokhru (840) is in Baijnath Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sokhru (840) village in?

Sokhru (840) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Sokhru (840) village in?

Sokhru (840) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sokhru (840) under?

Sokhru (840) comes under Baijnath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sokhru (840)?

The Census village code of Sokhru (840) is 012084.

What is the population of Sokhru (840) village?

The village record lists 5 people and 1 households for Sokhru (840).

How many households are in Sokhru (840) village?

The village record lists 1 households for Sokhru (840).

What is the male and female population of Sokhru (840)?

The record lists 2 male residents and 3 female residents for Sokhru (840).

What is the sex ratio of Sokhru (840) village?

The sex ratio of Sokhru (840) is 1,500 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sokhru (840) village?

The reported geographical area of Sokhru (840) is 12.16 hectares.

What is the population density of Sokhru (840) village?

The approximate population density of Sokhru (840) is 41.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sokhru (840)?

The nearest town listed for Sokhru (840) is Palampur, about 29 km away.

How far is Sokhru (840) from the district headquarters?

Sokhru (840) is about 67 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sokhru (840) from the sub-district headquarters?

Sokhru (840) is about 12 km from Baijnath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sokhru (840)?

For Sokhru (840), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sokhru (840)?

The page shows 12 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sokhru (840). 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 Sokhru (840).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sokhru (840).

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.