Kangra Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh has 175 Census 2011 village records, including 161 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 88,040 people, 19,182 households and 17,198.13 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Kangra Sub-district has 175 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 161 inhabited villages. They are part of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
Villages175
Inhabited Villages161
Population88,040
Households19,182
Area (ha)17,198.13
CD Blocks3
Key Facts
Location
Kangra Sub-district is in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
Village Records
175 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
161
Listed Population
88,040
Households
19,182
Recorded Village Area
17,198.13 hectares
Largest by Population
Zamana Bad (436) (2,801 people)
Largest by Area
Chakban Shamirpur (258) (454.79 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Zamana Bad (436) is the highest-population village listed in Kangra Sub-district, with 2,801 people and 608 households. It represents 3.2% of the listed sub-district village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Chakban Shamirpur (258) has the largest recorded village area in Kangra Sub-district, at 454.79 hectares. This is 2.6% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Kangra Sub-district has 88,040 people in 19,182 households across 175 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village503
Average Household Size4.6
Inhabited Village %92%
Population Density / sq km511.9
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population88,040
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Kangra villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 3 CD blocks and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported3
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Dharmsala, Kangra, Rait.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Kangra Sub-district is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 161 villages (92%), mobile coverage in 155 villages (89%), all-weather road in 123 villages (70%), domestic power supply in 161 villages (92%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
161
161
14
92
Mobile Coverage
155
161
20
88.57
All-Weather Road
123
161
52
70.29
PDS Shop
34
161
141
19.43
Domestic Power Supply
161
161
14
92
Median Nearest Town Distance12 km
Villages within 5 km30
Villages over 25 km1
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
30
17%
5-10 Km
48
27%
10-25 Km
96
55%
Over 25 Km
1
0.6%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Kangra villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 175 villages, with an average of 12.23 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 30.0 km for Rah (554). Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
175
12.23
30
Rah (554)
Kangra
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Kangra Sub-district. The page summarises 25 data fields and 4,165 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
5
875
525
Location and Distance
3
525
346
Population and Social Groups
3
511
482
Education Facilities
8
1,288
341
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
322
278
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
161
34
Power Supply
3
483
483
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Kangra Sub-district. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Kangra Sub-district has 175 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 161 inhabited villages. They are part of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
Which is the most populated village in Kangra Sub-district?
Zamana Bad (436) is the most populated village listed for Kangra Sub-district, with 2,801 people and 608 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Kangra Sub-district?
Chakban Shamirpur (258) has the largest recorded village area in Kangra Sub-district, at 454.79 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Kangra Sub-district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 161 villages, domestic power supply in 161 villages, mobile coverage in 155 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Kangra Sub-district village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Kangra also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
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.