Indian Village Directory

Badhal (157) Village

Badhal (157) is an inhabited village in Fatehpur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 008840, the Census 2011 record lists 198 people in 42 households and the reported area is 43.66 hectares. The local references include Fatehpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nurpur at about 40 km.

In short:

Badhal (157) is a village in Fatehpur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 008840 and 198 people in 42 households.

Village Code008840
Population198
Households42
Area43.66 hectares
Nearest TownNurpur

Detailed village profile

Badhal (157) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 198 people, 43.66 hectares of reported area and Nurpur as the nearest town reference for Badhal (157), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Fatehpur
CD Block Fatehpur
  • Badhal (157) falls under Fatehpur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 008840.
  • The record lists 198 people living in 42 households.
  • The reported village area is 43.66 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nurpur.
  • 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
Badhal (157)
Census Village Code
008840
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Fatehpur
Sub-district Census Code
00095
CD Block
Fatehpur
Households
42
Population
198
Male Population
102
Female Population
96
Sex Ratio
941.18
Area
43.66 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km
Nearest Town
Nurpur
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176058
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 453.5 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.71 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 38.38% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Badhal (157) in the official administrative record. Census village code 008840 and Fatehpur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00095
Village Census Code
008840
CD Block Code
0010
CD Block Name
Fatehpur

Location and Distance

Nurpur is the nearest town listed for Badhal (157), about 40 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 106 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Fatehpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
106 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nurpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Nurpur
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
43.66 hectares
Area
0.44 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 198 people in 42 households, with 102 male residents and 96 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 38.38% and ST share is 0% for Badhal (157). Population density works out to about 453.5 people per sq km.

Total Households
42
Total Population
198
Male Population
102
Female Population
96
Sex Ratio
941.18
Average Household Size
4.71
SC Population
76
SC Male Population
39
SC Female Population
37
SC Population Share
38.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Badhal (157) 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Badhal (157). 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
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Badhal (157) 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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.05 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Badhal (157) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Badhal (157) 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 Badhal (157) 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 Badhal (157) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 9.88 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
20.28 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.95
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.25 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.25 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
9.88
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9.88 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 Badhal (157) village located?

Badhal (157) is in Fatehpur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Badhal (157) village in?

Badhal (157) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Badhal (157) village in?

Badhal (157) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Badhal (157) under?

Badhal (157) comes under Fatehpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Badhal (157)?

The Census village code of Badhal (157) is 008840.

What is the population of Badhal (157) village?

The village record lists 198 people and 42 households for Badhal (157).

How many households are in Badhal (157) village?

The village record lists 42 households for Badhal (157).

What is the male and female population of Badhal (157)?

The record lists 102 male residents and 96 female residents for Badhal (157).

What is the sex ratio of Badhal (157) village?

The sex ratio of Badhal (157) is 941.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Badhal (157) village?

The reported geographical area of Badhal (157) is 43.66 hectares.

What is the population density of Badhal (157) village?

The approximate population density of Badhal (157) is 453.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Badhal (157)?

The nearest town listed for Badhal (157) is Nurpur, about 40 km away.

How far is Badhal (157) from the district headquarters?

Badhal (157) is about 106 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Badhal (157) from the sub-district headquarters?

Badhal (157) is about 11 km from Fatehpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Badhal (157)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Badhal (157).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Badhal (157)?

For Badhal (157), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 9.88 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Badhal (157).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Badhal (157).

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.