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Palela (155) Village

Palela (155) is an inhabited village in Fatehpur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 008861, the Census 2011 record lists 19 people in 5 households and the reported area is 88.39 hectares. The local references include Fatehpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Talwara at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Palela (155) is a village in Fatehpur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 008861 and 19 people in 5 households.

Village Code008861

Population19

Households5

Area88.39 hectares

Nearest TownTalwara

Key Village Facts

Village: Palela (155)
Census Village Code: 008861
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: 5
Population: 19
Male Population: 11
Female Population: 8
Sex Ratio: 727.27
Area: 88.39 hectares
Area: 0.88 sq km
Nearest Town: Talwara
Nearest Town Distance: 18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 176058
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Palela (155) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 19 people, 88.39 hectares of reported area and Talwara as the nearest town reference for Palela (155), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictKangra

Sub-districtFatehpur

CD BlockFatehpur

Palela (155) falls under Fatehpur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 008861.
The record lists 19 people living in 5 households.
The reported village area is 88.39 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Talwara.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density21.5 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size3.8 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Palela (155) in the official administrative record. Census village code 008861 and Fatehpur CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 024
Sub-district Census Code: 00095
Village Census Code: 008861
CD Block Code: 0010
CD Block Name: Fatehpur

Location and Distance

Talwara is the nearest town listed for Palela (155), about 18 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 137 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Fatehpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 30 km
District Headquarter: Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter: 137 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Talwara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: No
Nearest Town outside State/UT: Punjab
Nearest Town: Talwara
Distance from Nearest Town: 18 km
Total Geographical Area: 88.39 hectares
Area: 0.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 19 people in 5 households, with 11 male residents and 8 female residents. The average household size is 3.8, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Palela (155). Population density works out to about 21.5 people per sq km.

Total Households: 5
Total Population: 19
Male Population: 11
Female Population: 8
Sex Ratio: 727.27
Average Household Size: 3.8
Village Status: Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palela (155) include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Palela (155) 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
Taxi: Available
Vans: 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 Palela (155) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Palela (155) 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 Palela (155) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 19.2 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second: Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares: 12.39 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 8.5
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 26.78 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 0.62 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares: 20.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 19.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 19.2 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palela (155) village located?

Palela (155) is in Fatehpur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Palela (155) village in?

Palela (155) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Palela (155) village in?

Palela (155) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Palela (155) under?

Palela (155) comes under Fatehpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Palela (155)?

The Census village code of Palela (155) is 008861.

What is the population of Palela (155) village?

The village record lists 19 people and 5 households for Palela (155).

How many households are in Palela (155) village?

The village record lists 5 households for Palela (155).

What is the male and female population of Palela (155)?

The record lists 11 male residents and 8 female residents for Palela (155).

What is the sex ratio of Palela (155) village?

The sex ratio of Palela (155) is 727.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Palela (155) village?

The reported geographical area of Palela (155) is 88.39 hectares.

What is the population density of Palela (155) village?

The approximate population density of Palela (155) is 21.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Palela (155)?

The nearest town listed for Palela (155) is Talwara, about 18 km away.

How far is Palela (155) from the district headquarters?

Palela (155) is about 137 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Palela (155) from the sub-district headquarters?

Palela (155) is about 30 km from Fatehpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Palela (155)?

For Palela (155), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 19.2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Palela (155).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Palela (155).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Palela (155).

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.