Indian Village Directory

Niar (48) Village

Niar (48) is an inhabited village in Jaswan Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 010660, the Census 2011 record lists 391 people in 113 households and the reported area is 172.78 hectares. The local references include Pragpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dera Gopipur at about 12 km.

In short:

Niar (48) is a village in Jaswan Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 010660 and 391 people in 113 households.

Village Code010660
Population391
Households113
Area172.78 hectares
Nearest TownDera Gopipur

Detailed village profile

Niar (48) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 391 people, 172.78 hectares of reported area and Dera Gopipur as the nearest town reference for Niar (48), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Jaswan
CD Block Pragpur
  • Niar (48) falls under Jaswan Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 010660.
  • The record lists 391 people living in 113 households.
  • The reported village area is 172.78 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dera Gopipur.
  • 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
Niar (48)
Census Village Code
010660
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jaswan
Sub-district Census Code
00105
CD Block
Pragpur
Households
113
Population
391
Male Population
176
Female Population
215
Sex Ratio
1,221.59
Area
172.78 hectares
Area
1.73 sq km
Nearest Town
Dera Gopipur
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
177112
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 226.3 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.46 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 9.72% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Niar (48) in the official administrative record. Census village code 010660 and Pragpur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00105
Village Census Code
010660
CD Block Code
0012
CD Block Name
Pragpur

Location and Distance

Dera Gopipur is the nearest town listed for Niar (48), about 12 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kotla Khas
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dera Gopipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Dera Gopipur
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
172.78 hectares
Area
1.73 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 391 people in 113 households, with 176 male residents and 215 female residents. The average household size is 3.46, and SC share is 9.72% and ST share is 0% for Niar (48). Population density works out to about 226.3 people per sq km.

Total Households
113
Total Population
391
Male Population
176
Female Population
215
Sex Ratio
1,221.59
Average Household Size
3.46
SC Population
38
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
19
SC Population Share
9.72
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Niar (48) list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Niar (48). 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 Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Niar (48) 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
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
17.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Niar (48) include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Niar (48) include cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Niar (48) 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 Niar (48) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 49.53 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.47
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
85.58 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
49.53
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
49.53 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 Niar (48) village located?

Niar (48) is in Jaswan Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Niar (48) village in?

Niar (48) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Niar (48) village in?

Niar (48) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Niar (48) under?

Niar (48) comes under Jaswan Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Niar (48)?

The Census village code of Niar (48) is 010660.

What is the population of Niar (48) village?

The village record lists 391 people and 113 households for Niar (48).

How many households are in Niar (48) village?

The village record lists 113 households for Niar (48).

What is the male and female population of Niar (48)?

The record lists 176 male residents and 215 female residents for Niar (48).

What is the sex ratio of Niar (48) village?

The sex ratio of Niar (48) is 1,221.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Niar (48) village?

The reported geographical area of Niar (48) is 172.78 hectares.

What is the population density of Niar (48) village?

The approximate population density of Niar (48) is 226.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Niar (48)?

The nearest town listed for Niar (48) is Dera Gopipur, about 12 km away.

How far is Niar (48) from the district headquarters?

Niar (48) is about 85 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Niar (48) from the sub-district headquarters?

Niar (48) is about 12 km from Kotla Khas, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Niar (48)?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Niar (48).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Niar (48)?

For Niar (48), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 49.53 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Niar (48).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Niar (48).

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.