Indian Village Directory

Chiran (161) Village

Chiran (161) is an inhabited village in Dhira Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011158, the Census 2011 record lists 128 people in 32 households and the reported area is 74.07 hectares. The local references include Sulah CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 16 km.

In short:

Chiran (161) is a village in Dhira Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011158 and 128 people in 32 households.

Village Code011158
Population128
Households32
Area74.07 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Chiran (161) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 128 people, 74.07 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Chiran (161), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Dhira
CD Block Sulah
  • Chiran (161) falls under Dhira Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011158.
  • The record lists 128 people living in 32 households.
  • The reported village area is 74.07 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
Chiran (161)
Census Village Code
011158
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhira
Sub-district Census Code
00109
CD Block
Sulah
Households
32
Population
128
Male Population
52
Female Population
76
Sex Ratio
1,461.54
Area
74.07 hectares
Area
0.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176065
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 172.81 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4 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 Chiran (161) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011158 and Sulah CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00109
Village Census Code
011158
CD Block Code
0022
CD Block Name
Sulah

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Chiran (161), about 16 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhira
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
74.07 hectares
Area
0.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 128 people in 32 households, with 52 male residents and 76 female residents. The average household size is 4, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Chiran (161). Population density works out to about 172.81 people per sq km.

Total Households
32
Total Population
128
Male Population
52
Female Population
76
Sex Ratio
1,461.54
Average Household Size
4.0
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chiran (161) list 1 government primary school and 1 government senior 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 Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chiran (161). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chiran (161) 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
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.64 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chiran (161) 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
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chiran (161) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chiran (161) 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 Chiran (161) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 19.41 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
11.62 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.55
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
29.63 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.22 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
19.41
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19.41 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 Chiran (161) village located?

Chiran (161) is in Dhira Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chiran (161) village in?

Chiran (161) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Chiran (161) village in?

Chiran (161) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chiran (161) under?

Chiran (161) comes under Dhira Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chiran (161)?

The Census village code of Chiran (161) is 011158.

What is the population of Chiran (161) village?

The village record lists 128 people and 32 households for Chiran (161).

How many households are in Chiran (161) village?

The village record lists 32 households for Chiran (161).

What is the male and female population of Chiran (161)?

The record lists 52 male residents and 76 female residents for Chiran (161).

What is the sex ratio of Chiran (161) village?

The sex ratio of Chiran (161) is 1,461.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chiran (161) village?

The reported geographical area of Chiran (161) is 74.07 hectares.

What is the population density of Chiran (161) village?

The approximate population density of Chiran (161) is 172.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chiran (161)?

The nearest town listed for Chiran (161) is Palampur, about 16 km away.

How far is Chiran (161) from the district headquarters?

Chiran (161) is about 40 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chiran (161) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chiran (161) is about 16 km from Dhira, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chiran (161)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Chiran (161).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chiran (161)?

For Chiran (161), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 19.41 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chiran (161).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chiran (161).

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.