Indian Village Directory

Rirkal (494) Village

Rirkal (494) is an inhabited village in Jaisinghpur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011308, the Census 2011 record lists 95 people in 27 households and the reported area is 47.47 hectares. The local references include Lambagaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 32 km.

In short:

Rirkal (494) is a village in Jaisinghpur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011308 and 95 people in 27 households.

Village Code011308
Population95
Households27
Area47.47 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Rirkal (494) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 95 people, 47.47 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Rirkal (494), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Jaisinghpur
CD Block Lambagaon
  • Rirkal (494) falls under Jaisinghpur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011308.
  • The record lists 95 people living in 27 households.
  • The reported village area is 47.47 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
Rirkal (494)
Census Village Code
011308
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jaisinghpur
Sub-district Census Code
00110
CD Block
Lambagaon
Households
27
Population
95
Male Population
37
Female Population
58
Sex Ratio
1,567.57
Area
47.47 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176073
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 200.13 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.52 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.37% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Rirkal (494) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011308 and Lambagaon CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00110
Village Census Code
011308
CD Block Code
0019
CD Block Name
Lambagaon

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Rirkal (494), about 32 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 63 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jaisinghpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
63 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
47.47 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 95 people in 27 households, with 37 male residents and 58 female residents. The average household size is 3.52, and SC share is 7.37% and ST share is 0% for Rirkal (494). Population density works out to about 200.13 people per sq km.

Total Households
27
Total Population
95
Male Population
37
Female Population
58
Sex Ratio
1,567.57
Average Household Size
3.52
SC Population
7
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
4
SC Population Share
7.37
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Rirkal (494) 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 Rirkal (494) 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.19 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Rirkal (494) 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
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Rirkal (494) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Rirkal (494) 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 Rirkal (494) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 0.25 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.04
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
28.12 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.87 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
0.25
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.25 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rirkal (494) village located?

Rirkal (494) is in Jaisinghpur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Rirkal (494) village in?

Rirkal (494) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Rirkal (494) village in?

Rirkal (494) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Rirkal (494) under?

Rirkal (494) comes under Jaisinghpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Rirkal (494)?

The Census village code of Rirkal (494) is 011308.

What is the population of Rirkal (494) village?

The village record lists 95 people and 27 households for Rirkal (494).

How many households are in Rirkal (494) village?

The village record lists 27 households for Rirkal (494).

What is the male and female population of Rirkal (494)?

The record lists 37 male residents and 58 female residents for Rirkal (494).

What is the sex ratio of Rirkal (494) village?

The sex ratio of Rirkal (494) is 1,567.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Rirkal (494) village?

The reported geographical area of Rirkal (494) is 47.47 hectares.

What is the population density of Rirkal (494) village?

The approximate population density of Rirkal (494) is 200.13 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Rirkal (494)?

The nearest town listed for Rirkal (494) is Palampur, about 32 km away.

How far is Rirkal (494) from the district headquarters?

Rirkal (494) is about 63 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Rirkal (494) from the sub-district headquarters?

Rirkal (494) is about 24 km from Jaisinghpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Rirkal (494)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Rirkal (494).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Rirkal (494)?

For Rirkal (494), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 0.25 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Rirkal (494).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Rirkal (494).

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.