Pukhru (740) is an inhabited village in Khundian Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 010831, the Census 2011 record lists 407 people in 81 households and the reported area is 106.47 hectares. The local references include Dera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jawalamukhi at about 28 km.
In short:
Pukhru (740) is a village in Khundian Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 010831 and 407 people in 81 households.
Village Code010831
Population407
Households81
Area106.47 hectares
Nearest TownJawalamukhi
Detailed village profile
Pukhru (740) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 407 people, 106.47 hectares of reported area and Jawalamukhi as the nearest town reference for Pukhru (740), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Pukhru (740) falls under Khundian Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 010831.
The record lists 407 people living in 81 households.
The reported village area is 106.47 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Pukhru (740)
Census Village Code
010831
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
81
Population
407
Male Population
194
Female Population
213
Sex Ratio
1,097.94
Area
106.47 hectares
Area
1.06 sq km
Nearest Town
Jawalamukhi
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176000
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 Density382.27 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.02 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share63.64%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pukhru (740) in the official administrative record. Census village code 010831 and Dera CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00107
Village Census Code
010831
CD Block Code
0013
CD Block Name
Dera
Location and Distance
Jawalamukhi is the nearest town listed for Pukhru (740), about 28 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Khundian
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
72 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jawalamukhi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Jawalamukhi
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
106.47 hectares
Area
1.06 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 407 people in 81 households, with 194 male residents and 213 female residents. The average household size is 5.02, and SC share is 63.64% and ST share is 0% for Pukhru (740). Population density works out to about 382.27 people per sq km.
Total Households
81
Total Population
407
Male Population
194
Female Population
213
Sex Ratio
1,097.94
Average Household Size
5.02
SC Population
259
SC Male Population
129
SC Female Population
130
SC Population Share
63.64
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pukhru (740) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pukhru (740). Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pukhru (740) include 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.57 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pukhru (740) 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
Taxi
Available
Vans
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 Pukhru (740) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pukhru (740) 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 Pukhru (740) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 54.55 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
25.95 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.86
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
14.54 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
54.55
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
54.55 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.