Tarkhankar (556) is an inhabited village in Kangra Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 009798, the Census 2011 record lists 179 people in 37 households and the reported area is 125.07 hectares. The local references include Kangra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kangra at about 13 km.
In short:
Tarkhankar (556) is a village in Kangra Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 009798 and 179 people in 37 households.
Village Code009798
Population179
Households37
Area125.07 hectares
Nearest TownKangra
Detailed village profile
Tarkhankar (556) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 179 people, 125.07 hectares of reported area and Kangra as the nearest town reference for Tarkhankar (556), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Tarkhankar (556) falls under Kangra Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 009798.
The record lists 179 people living in 37 households.
The reported village area is 125.07 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
Tarkhankar (556)
Census Village Code
009798
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
37
Population
179
Male Population
93
Female Population
86
Sex Ratio
924.73
Area
125.07 hectares
Area
1.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Kangra
Nearest Town Distance
13 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 Density143.12 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.84 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.12%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Tarkhankar (556) in the official administrative record. Census village code 009798 and Kangra CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00100
Village Census Code
009798
CD Block Code
0014
CD Block Name
Kangra
Location and Distance
Kangra is the nearest town listed for Tarkhankar (556), about 13 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kangra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
34 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kangra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Kangra
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
125.07 hectares
Area
1.25 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 179 people in 37 households, with 93 male residents and 86 female residents. The average household size is 4.84, and SC share is 1.12% and ST share is 0% for Tarkhankar (556). Population density works out to about 143.12 people per sq km.
Total Households
37
Total Population
179
Male Population
93
Female Population
86
Sex Ratio
924.73
Average Household Size
4.84
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
1.12
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Tarkhankar (556) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Tarkhankar (556). Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Tarkhankar (556) 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.89 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Tarkhankar (556) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Tarkhankar (556) 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 Tarkhankar (556) 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 Tarkhankar (556) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses and net sown area is 12.22 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares
30.44 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.26
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.74 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.52 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
65 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
12.22
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.22 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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Tarkhankar (556)
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
Within 5 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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
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.
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 Tarkhankar (556) village located?
Tarkhankar (556) is in Kangra Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Which district is Tarkhankar (556) village in?
Tarkhankar (556) village is in Kangra district.
Which state is Tarkhankar (556) village in?
Tarkhankar (556) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Tarkhankar (556) under?
Tarkhankar (556) comes under Kangra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Tarkhankar (556)?
The Census village code of Tarkhankar (556) is 009798.
What is the population of Tarkhankar (556) village?
The village record lists 179 people and 37 households for Tarkhankar (556).
How many households are in Tarkhankar (556) village?
The village record lists 37 households for Tarkhankar (556).
What is the male and female population of Tarkhankar (556)?
The record lists 93 male residents and 86 female residents for Tarkhankar (556).
What is the sex ratio of Tarkhankar (556) village?
The sex ratio of Tarkhankar (556) is 924.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Tarkhankar (556) village?
The reported geographical area of Tarkhankar (556) is 125.07 hectares.
What is the population density of Tarkhankar (556) village?
The approximate population density of Tarkhankar (556) is 143.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Tarkhankar (556)?
The nearest town listed for Tarkhankar (556) is Kangra, about 13 km away.
How far is Tarkhankar (556) from the district headquarters?
Tarkhankar (556) is about 34 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Tarkhankar (556) from the sub-district headquarters?
Tarkhankar (556) is about 13 km from Kangra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Tarkhankar (556)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Tarkhankar (556).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Tarkhankar (556)?
For Tarkhankar (556), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses and net sown area is 12.22 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Tarkhankar (556)?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Tarkhankar (556). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Tarkhankar (556).
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.