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Parai (229) Village

Parai (229) is an inhabited village in Kangra Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 009731, the Census 2011 record lists 72 people in 15 households and the reported area is 98.27 hectares. The local references include Kangra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kangra at about 22 km.

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Quick answer: Parai (229) is a village in Kangra Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 009731 and 72 people in 15 households.
Village Code009731
Population72
Households15
Area98.27 hectares
Nearest TownKangra

Key Village Facts

Village
Parai (229)
Census Village Code
009731
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kangra
Sub-district Census Code
00100
CD Block
Kangra
Households
15
Population
72
Male Population
39
Female Population
33
Sex Ratio
846.15
Area
98.27 hectares
Area
0.98 sq km
Nearest Town
Kangra
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176214
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Parai (229) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 72 people, 98.27 hectares of reported area and Kangra as the nearest town reference for Parai (229), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKangra
Sub-districtKangra
CD BlockKangra
  • Parai (229) falls under Kangra Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 009731.
  • The record lists 72 people living in 15 households.
  • The reported village area is 98.27 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kangra.
  • 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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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density73.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.8 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Parai (229) in the official administrative record. Census village code 009731 and Kangra CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00100
Village Census Code
009731
CD Block Code
0014
CD Block Name
Kangra

Location and Distance

Kangra is the nearest town listed for Parai (229), about 22 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 33 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kangra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
33 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kangra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Kangra
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
98.27 hectares
Area
0.98 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 72 people in 15 households, with 39 male residents and 33 female residents. The average household size is 4.8, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Parai (229). Population density works out to about 73.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
15
Total Population
72
Male Population
39
Female Population
33
Sex Ratio
846.15
Average Household Size
4.8
ST Population
72
ST Male Population
39
ST Female Population
33
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Parai (229) include hand pump water and 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
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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.91 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Parai (229) 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Parai (229) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Parai (229) 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 Parai (229) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 4.94 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
67.89 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.55
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.8 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
4.94
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.94 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Parai (229)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 176214 Kangra Kangra(t) Tiara Khas (266) Rogi Kalyan Simiti, PHC Vpo Tiara, Distt Kangra, H. P PIN 176214 ATM Tiara, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176214

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Parai (229) village located?

Parai (229) is in Kangra Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Parai (229) village in?

Parai (229) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Parai (229) village in?

Parai (229) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Parai (229) under?

Parai (229) comes under Kangra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Parai (229)?

The Census village code of Parai (229) is 009731.

What is the population of Parai (229) village?

The village record lists 72 people and 15 households for Parai (229).

How many households are in Parai (229) village?

The village record lists 15 households for Parai (229).

What is the male and female population of Parai (229)?

The record lists 39 male residents and 33 female residents for Parai (229).

What is the sex ratio of Parai (229) village?

The sex ratio of Parai (229) is 846.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Parai (229) village?

The reported geographical area of Parai (229) is 98.27 hectares.

What is the population density of Parai (229) village?

The approximate population density of Parai (229) is 73.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Parai (229)?

The nearest town listed for Parai (229) is Kangra, about 22 km away.

How far is Parai (229) from the district headquarters?

Parai (229) is about 33 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Parai (229) from the sub-district headquarters?

Parai (229) is about 22 km from Kangra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Parai (229)?

For Parai (229), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 4.94 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Parai (229)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Parai (229). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Parai (229).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Parai (229).

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.