Indian Village Directory

Ghanun (173) Village

Ghanun (173) is an inhabited village in Dhira Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011179, the Census 2011 record lists 45 people in 12 households and the reported area is 37.54 hectares. The local references include Sulah CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 25 km.

In short:

Ghanun (173) is a village in Dhira Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011179 and 45 people in 12 households.

Village Code011179
Population45
Households12
Area37.54 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Ghanun (173) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 45 people, 37.54 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Ghanun (173), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Dhira
CD Block Sulah
  • Ghanun (173) falls under Dhira Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011179.
  • The record lists 45 people living in 12 households.
  • The reported village area is 37.54 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
Ghanun (173)
Census Village Code
011179
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
12
Population
45
Male Population
28
Female Population
17
Sex Ratio
607.14
Area
37.54 hectares
Area
0.38 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176101
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 119.87 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.11% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghanun (173) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011179 and Sulah CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00109
Village Census Code
011179
CD Block Code
0022
CD Block Name
Sulah

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Ghanun (173), about 25 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhira
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
2 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
37.54 hectares
Area
0.38 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 45 people in 12 households, with 28 male residents and 17 female residents. The average household size is 3.75, and SC share is 11.11% and ST share is 0% for Ghanun (173). Population density works out to about 119.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
12
Total Population
45
Male Population
28
Female Population
17
Sex Ratio
607.14
Average Household Size
3.75
SC Population
5
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
11.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghanun (173) 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 Ghanun (173). 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
4
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghanun (173) 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
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.83 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghanun (173) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
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 Ghanun (173) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghanun (173) 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 Ghanun (173) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Maize and net sown area is 10.84 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
11.39 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.99
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.49 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
10.84
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.84 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ghanun (173) village located?

Ghanun (173) is in Dhira Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Ghanun (173) village in?

Ghanun (173) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Ghanun (173) village in?

Ghanun (173) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Ghanun (173) under?

Ghanun (173) comes under Dhira Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghanun (173)?

The Census village code of Ghanun (173) is 011179.

What is the population of Ghanun (173) village?

The village record lists 45 people and 12 households for Ghanun (173).

How many households are in Ghanun (173) village?

The village record lists 12 households for Ghanun (173).

What is the male and female population of Ghanun (173)?

The record lists 28 male residents and 17 female residents for Ghanun (173).

What is the sex ratio of Ghanun (173) village?

The sex ratio of Ghanun (173) is 607.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghanun (173) village?

The reported geographical area of Ghanun (173) is 37.54 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghanun (173) village?

The approximate population density of Ghanun (173) is 119.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghanun (173)?

The nearest town listed for Ghanun (173) is Palampur, about 25 km away.

How far is Ghanun (173) from the district headquarters?

Ghanun (173) is about 48 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghanun (173) from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghanun (173) is about 2 km from Dhira, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghanun (173)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Ghanun (173).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghanun (173)?

For Ghanun (173), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Maize and net sown area is 10.84 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ghanun (173).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Ghanun (173).

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.