Indian Village Directory

Samela (551) Village

Samela (551) is an inhabited village in Kangra Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 009812, the Census 2011 record lists 652 people in 139 households and the reported area is 156.32 hectares. The local references include Kangra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kangra at about 8 km.

In short:

Samela (551) is a village in Kangra Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 009812 and 652 people in 139 households.

Village Code009812
Population652
Households139
Area156.32 hectares
Nearest TownKangra

Detailed village profile

Samela (551) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 652 people, 156.32 hectares of reported area and Kangra as the nearest town reference for Samela (551), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Kangra
CD Block Kangra
  • Samela (551) falls under Kangra Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 009812.
  • The record lists 652 people living in 139 households.
  • The reported village area is 156.32 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, 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Samela (551)
Census Village Code
009812
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
139
Population
652
Male Population
318
Female Population
334
Sex Ratio
1,050.31
Area
156.32 hectares
Area
1.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Kangra
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176036
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 417.09 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.69 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.04% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Samela (551) in the official administrative record. Census village code 009812 and Kangra CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00100
Village Census Code
009812
CD Block Code
0014
CD Block Name
Kangra

Location and Distance

Kangra is the nearest town listed for Samela (551), about 8 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kangra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kangra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Kangra
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
156.32 hectares
Area
1.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 652 people in 139 households, with 318 male residents and 334 female residents. The average household size is 4.69, and SC share is 13.04% and ST share is 0% for Samela (551). Population density works out to about 417.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
139
Total Population
652
Male Population
318
Female Population
334
Sex Ratio
1,050.31
Average Household Size
4.69
SC Population
85
SC Male Population
47
SC Female Population
38
SC Population Share
13.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Samela (551), including counts where the source provides them.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Samela (551) 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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Samela (551) include mobile phone coverage, 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
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major 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 Samela (551) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Samela (551) 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 Samela (551) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses and net sown area is 23.69 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
92.59 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.94
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
17.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
23.69
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
23.69 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Samela (551)

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 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 176036 Kangra Jawalamukhi Bahl (361) Shimla Rd, Adde DI Hatti, Kohalia, Teh.dehra Jawalamukhi, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176036

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 Samela (551) village located?

Samela (551) is in Kangra Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Samela (551) village in?

Samela (551) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Samela (551) village in?

Samela (551) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Samela (551) under?

Samela (551) comes under Kangra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Samela (551)?

The Census village code of Samela (551) is 009812.

What is the population of Samela (551) village?

The village record lists 652 people and 139 households for Samela (551).

How many households are in Samela (551) village?

The village record lists 139 households for Samela (551).

What is the male and female population of Samela (551)?

The record lists 318 male residents and 334 female residents for Samela (551).

What is the sex ratio of Samela (551) village?

The sex ratio of Samela (551) is 1,050.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Samela (551) village?

The reported geographical area of Samela (551) is 156.32 hectares.

What is the population density of Samela (551) village?

The approximate population density of Samela (551) is 417.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Samela (551)?

The nearest town listed for Samela (551) is Kangra, about 8 km away.

How far is Samela (551) from the district headquarters?

Samela (551) is about 26 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Samela (551) from the sub-district headquarters?

Samela (551) is about 8 km from Kangra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Samela (551)?

For Samela (551), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses and net sown area is 23.69 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Samela (551)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Samela (551). 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 Samela (551).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Samela (551).

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.