Palah (163) is an inhabited village in Fatehpur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 008864, the Census 2011 record lists 383 people in 75 households and the reported area is 59.27 hectares. The local references include Fatehpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nurpur at about 50 km.
In short:
Palah (163) is a village in Fatehpur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 008864 and 383 people in 75 households.
Village Code008864
Population383
Households75
Area59.27 hectares
Nearest TownNurpur
Detailed village profile
Palah (163) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 383 people, 59.27 hectares of reported area and Nurpur as the nearest town reference for Palah (163), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Palah (163) falls under Fatehpur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 008864.
The record lists 383 people living in 75 households.
The reported village area is 59.27 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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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
Palah (163)
Census Village Code
008864
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
75
Population
383
Male Population
198
Female Population
185
Sex Ratio
934.34
Area
59.27 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Nurpur
Nearest Town Distance
50 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 Density646.2 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.11 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share15.14%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palah (163) in the official administrative record. Census village code 008864 and Fatehpur CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00095
Village Census Code
008864
CD Block Code
0010
CD Block Name
Fatehpur
Location and Distance
Nurpur is the nearest town listed for Palah (163), about 50 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 155 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Fatehpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
155 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nurpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Nurpur
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
59.27 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 383 people in 75 households, with 198 male residents and 185 female residents. The average household size is 5.11, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 15.14% for Palah (163). Population density works out to about 646.2 people per sq km.
Total Households
75
Total Population
383
Male Population
198
Female Population
185
Sex Ratio
934.34
Average Household Size
5.11
ST Population
58
ST Male Population
25
ST Female Population
33
ST Population Share
15.14
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palah (163) list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palah (163) 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
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palah (163) 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palah (163) 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palah (163) 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 Palah (163) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 35.26 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
15.84 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.69
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.48 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
35.26
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.26 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.