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Chihar (853) Village

Chihar (853) is an inhabited village in Khundian Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011017, the Census 2011 record lists 137 people in 36 households and the reported area is 42 hectares. The local references include Dera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jawalamukhi at about 31 km.

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Quick answer: Chihar (853) is a village in Khundian Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011017 and 137 people in 36 households.
Village Code011017
Population137
Households36
Area42 hectares
Nearest TownJawalamukhi

Key Village Facts

Village
Chihar (853)
Census Village Code
011017
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Khundian
Sub-district Census Code
00107
CD Block
Dera
Households
36
Population
137
Male Population
71
Female Population
66
Sex Ratio
929.58
Area
42 hectares
Area
0.42 sq km
Nearest Town
Jawalamukhi
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176107
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chihar (853) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 137 people, 42 hectares of reported area and Jawalamukhi as the nearest town reference for Chihar (853), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKangra
Sub-districtKhundian
CD BlockDera
  • Chihar (853) falls under Khundian Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011017.
  • The record lists 137 people living in 36 households.
  • The reported village area is 42 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jawalamukhi.
  • 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

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 Density326.19 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.81 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share47.45%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chihar (853) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011017 and Dera CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00107
Village Census Code
011017
CD Block Code
0013
CD Block Name
Dera

Location and Distance

Jawalamukhi is the nearest town listed for Chihar (853), about 31 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Khundian
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
68 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jawalamukhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Jawalamukhi
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
42 hectares
Area
0.42 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 137 people in 36 households, with 71 male residents and 66 female residents. The average household size is 3.81, and SC share is 47.45% and ST share is 0% for Chihar (853). Population density works out to about 326.19 people per sq km.

Total Households
36
Total Population
137
Male Population
71
Female Population
66
Sex Ratio
929.58
Average Household Size
3.81
SC Population
65
SC Male Population
32
SC Female Population
33
SC Population Share
47.45
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chihar (853) list 1 government primary 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
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chihar (853). 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 Chihar (853) 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chihar (853) 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
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 Chihar (853) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chihar (853) 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 Chihar (853) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 10.73 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
26.29 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.98
Net Area Sown In Hectares
10.73
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.73 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 Chihar (853)

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
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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 176107 Kangra Thural(s.t) Thural Khas (504) Thural Thural, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176107
State Bank of India ATM 176107 Kangra Thural(s.t) Thural Khas (504) State Bank of India Thural Vpo Thural, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176107

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 Chihar (853) village located?

Chihar (853) is in Khundian Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chihar (853) village in?

Chihar (853) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Chihar (853) village in?

Chihar (853) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chihar (853) under?

Chihar (853) comes under Khundian Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chihar (853)?

The Census village code of Chihar (853) is 011017.

What is the population of Chihar (853) village?

The village record lists 137 people and 36 households for Chihar (853).

How many households are in Chihar (853) village?

The village record lists 36 households for Chihar (853).

What is the male and female population of Chihar (853)?

The record lists 71 male residents and 66 female residents for Chihar (853).

What is the sex ratio of Chihar (853) village?

The sex ratio of Chihar (853) is 929.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chihar (853) village?

The reported geographical area of Chihar (853) is 42 hectares.

What is the population density of Chihar (853) village?

The approximate population density of Chihar (853) is 326.19 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chihar (853)?

The nearest town listed for Chihar (853) is Jawalamukhi, about 31 km away.

How far is Chihar (853) from the district headquarters?

Chihar (853) is about 68 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chihar (853) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chihar (853) is about 25 km from Khundian, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chihar (853)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chihar (853).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chihar (853)?

For Chihar (853), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 10.73 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chihar (853)?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chihar (853). These records include 2 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 Chihar (853).

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.