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Palotha (36) Village

Palotha (36) is an inhabited village in Dharmsala Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 009488, the Census 2011 record lists 265 people in 49 households and the reported area is 153.28 hectares. The local references include Rait CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dharmsala at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Palotha (36) is a village in Dharmsala Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 009488 and 265 people in 49 households.

Village Code009488

Population265

Households49

Area153.28 hectares

Nearest TownDharmsala

Key Village Facts

Village: Palotha (36)
Census Village Code: 009488
State: Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code: 02
District: Kangra
District Census Code: 024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Dharmsala
Sub-district Census Code: 00099
CD Block: Rait
Households: 49
Population: 265
Male Population: 132
Female Population: 133
Sex Ratio: 1,007.58
Area: 153.28 hectares
Area: 1.53 sq km
Nearest Town: Dharmsala
Nearest Town Distance: 18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 176217
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Palotha (36) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 265 people, 153.28 hectares of reported area and Dharmsala as the nearest town reference for Palotha (36), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictKangra

Sub-districtDharmsala

CD BlockRait

Palotha (36) falls under Dharmsala Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 009488.
The record lists 265 people living in 49 households.
The reported village area is 153.28 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Dharmsala.
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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density172.89 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size5.41 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share100%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share83.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palotha (36) in the official administrative record. Census village code 009488 and Rait CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 024
Sub-district Census Code: 00099
Village Census Code: 009488
CD Block Code: 0015
CD Block Name: Rait

Location and Distance

Dharmsala is the nearest town listed for Palotha (36), about 18 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Dharmsala
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 18 km
District Headquarter: Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter: 18 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Dharmsala
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Dharmsala
Distance from Nearest Town: 18 km
Total Geographical Area: 153.28 hectares
Area: 1.53 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 265 people in 49 households, with 132 male residents and 133 female residents. The average household size is 5.41, and SC share is 100% and ST share is 0% for Palotha (36). Population density works out to about 172.89 people per sq km.

Total Households: 49
Total Population: 265
Male Population: 132
Female Population: 133
Sex Ratio: 1,007.58
Average Household Size: 5.41
SC Population: 265
SC Male Population: 132
SC Female Population: 133
SC Population Share: 100
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Palotha (36) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School: Available
Government Secondary School Count: 1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palotha (36). 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: 1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count: 2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palotha (36) 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
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: 3.28 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palotha (36) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Palotha (36) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palotha (36) 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 Palotha (36) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 11.32 hectares and irrigated land is 9.44 hectares (83.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares: 135.46 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 2.2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 1.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 11.32
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 1.88 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 9.44
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares: 9.44 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palotha (36) village located?

Palotha (36) is in Dharmsala Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Palotha (36) village in?

Palotha (36) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Palotha (36) village in?

Palotha (36) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Palotha (36) under?

Palotha (36) comes under Dharmsala Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palotha (36)?

The Census village code of Palotha (36) is 009488.

What is the population of Palotha (36) village?

The village record lists 265 people and 49 households for Palotha (36).

How many households are in Palotha (36) village?

The village record lists 49 households for Palotha (36).

What is the male and female population of Palotha (36)?

The record lists 132 male residents and 133 female residents for Palotha (36).

What is the sex ratio of Palotha (36) village?

The sex ratio of Palotha (36) is 1,007.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palotha (36) village?

The reported geographical area of Palotha (36) is 153.28 hectares.

What is the population density of Palotha (36) village?

The approximate population density of Palotha (36) is 172.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palotha (36)?

The nearest town listed for Palotha (36) is Dharmsala, about 18 km away.

How far is Palotha (36) from the district headquarters?

Palotha (36) is about 18 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palotha (36) from the sub-district headquarters?

Palotha (36) is about 18 km from Dharmsala, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Palotha (36)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Palotha (36).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Palotha (36)?

For Palotha (36), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 11.32 hectares and irrigated land is 9.44 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Palotha (36).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Palotha (36).

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.