Indian Village Directory

Khas Gaggal (178) Village

Khas Gaggal (178) is an inhabited village in Dhira Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011185, the Census 2011 record lists 592 people in 144 households and the reported area is 85.1 hectares. The local references include Sulah CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 19 km.

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Quick answer: Khas Gaggal (178) is a village in Dhira Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011185 and 592 people in 144 households.
Village Code011185
Population592
Households144
Area85.1 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Key Village Facts

Village
Khas Gaggal (178)
Census Village Code
011185
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
144
Population
592
Male Population
286
Female Population
306
Sex Ratio
1,069.93
Area
85.1 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176101
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Khas Gaggal (178) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 592 people, 85.1 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Khas Gaggal (178), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKangra
Sub-districtDhira
CD BlockSulah
  • Khas Gaggal (178) falls under Dhira Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011185.
  • The record lists 592 people living in 144 households.
  • The reported village area is 85.1 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density695.65 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.11 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share31.42%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share9.8%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Khas Gaggal (178) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011185 and Sulah CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00109
Village Census Code
011185
CD Block Code
0022
CD Block Name
Sulah

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Khas Gaggal (178), about 19 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dhira
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
85.1 hectares
Area
0.85 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 592 people in 144 households, with 286 male residents and 306 female residents. The average household size is 4.11, and SC share is 31.42% and ST share is 9.8% for Khas Gaggal (178). Population density works out to about 695.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
144
Total Population
592
Male Population
286
Female Population
306
Sex Ratio
1,069.93
Average Household Size
4.11
SC Population
186
SC Male Population
95
SC Female Population
91
SC Population Share
31.42
ST Population
58
ST Male Population
23
ST Female Population
35
ST Population Share
9.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Khas Gaggal (178) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Khas Gaggal (178) include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal 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
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.74 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Khas Gaggal (178) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Major District Road
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 Khas Gaggal (178) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Khas Gaggal (178) 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 Khas Gaggal (178) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 17.06 hectares and irrigated land is 17.06 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
13.63 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.29
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
22.86 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
17.06
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.06
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
17.06 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Khas Gaggal (178) village located?

Khas Gaggal (178) is in Dhira Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Khas Gaggal (178) village in?

Khas Gaggal (178) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Khas Gaggal (178) village in?

Khas Gaggal (178) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Khas Gaggal (178) under?

Khas Gaggal (178) comes under Dhira Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Khas Gaggal (178)?

The Census village code of Khas Gaggal (178) is 011185.

What is the population of Khas Gaggal (178) village?

The village record lists 592 people and 144 households for Khas Gaggal (178).

How many households are in Khas Gaggal (178) village?

The village record lists 144 households for Khas Gaggal (178).

What is the male and female population of Khas Gaggal (178)?

The record lists 286 male residents and 306 female residents for Khas Gaggal (178).

What is the sex ratio of Khas Gaggal (178) village?

The sex ratio of Khas Gaggal (178) is 1,069.93 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Khas Gaggal (178) village?

The reported geographical area of Khas Gaggal (178) is 85.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Khas Gaggal (178) village?

The approximate population density of Khas Gaggal (178) is 695.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Khas Gaggal (178)?

The nearest town listed for Khas Gaggal (178) is Palampur, about 19 km away.

How far is Khas Gaggal (178) from the district headquarters?

Khas Gaggal (178) is about 3 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Khas Gaggal (178) from the sub-district headquarters?

Khas Gaggal (178) is about 3 km from Dhira, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Khas Gaggal (178)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Khas Gaggal (178).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Khas Gaggal (178)?

For Khas Gaggal (178), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 17.06 hectares and irrigated land is 17.06 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Khas Gaggal (178).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Khas Gaggal (178).

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.