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Nihar Galwa (699) Village

Nihar Galwa (699) is an inhabited village in Nagrota Bagwan Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 009868, the Census 2011 record lists 178 people in 36 households and the reported area is 44.99 hectares. The local references include Nagrota Bagwan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nagrota Bagwan at about 14 km.

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Quick answer: Nihar Galwa (699) is a village in Nagrota Bagwan Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 009868 and 178 people in 36 households.
Village Code009868
Population178
Households36
Area44.99 hectares
Nearest TownNagrota Bagwan

Key Village Facts

Village
Nihar Galwa (699)
Census Village Code
009868
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nagrota Bagwan
Sub-district Census Code
00101
CD Block
Nagrota Bagwan
Households
36
Population
178
Male Population
87
Female Population
91
Sex Ratio
1,045.98
Area
44.99 hectares
Area
0.45 sq km
Nearest Town
Nagrota Bagwan
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176056
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Nihar Galwa (699) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 178 people, 44.99 hectares of reported area and Nagrota Bagwan as the nearest town reference for Nihar Galwa (699), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKangra
Sub-districtNagrota Bagwan
CD BlockNagrota Bagwan
  • Nihar Galwa (699) falls under Nagrota Bagwan Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 009868.
  • The record lists 178 people living in 36 households.
  • The reported village area is 44.99 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nagrota Bagwan.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density395.64 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Nihar Galwa (699) in the official administrative record. Census village code 009868 and Nagrota Bagwan CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00101
Village Census Code
009868
CD Block Code
0017
CD Block Name
Nagrota Bagwan

Location and Distance

Nagrota Bagwan is the nearest town listed for Nihar Galwa (699), about 14 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 39 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nagrota Bagwan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
39 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nagrota Bagwan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Nagrota Bagwan
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
44.99 hectares
Area
0.45 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 178 people in 36 households, with 87 male residents and 91 female residents. The average household size is 4.94, and SC share is 14.61% and ST share is 0% for Nihar Galwa (699). Population density works out to about 395.64 people per sq km.

Total Households
36
Total Population
178
Male Population
87
Female Population
91
Sex Ratio
1,045.98
Average Household Size
4.94
SC Population
26
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
14
SC Population Share
14.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Nihar Galwa (699). 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 Nihar Galwa (699) 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.51 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Nihar Galwa (699) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Nihar Galwa (699) 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 Nihar Galwa (699) 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 Nihar Galwa (699) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 18.75 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
4.9 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.59
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6.24 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
18.75
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18.75 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Nihar Galwa (699)

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.

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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, district and local admin area

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 176056 Kangra Nagrota Bagwan Samloti (691) Teh.kangra Samloti, Samloti, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176056

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 Nihar Galwa (699) village located?

Nihar Galwa (699) is in Nagrota Bagwan Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Nihar Galwa (699) village in?

Nihar Galwa (699) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Nihar Galwa (699) village in?

Nihar Galwa (699) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Nihar Galwa (699) under?

Nihar Galwa (699) comes under Nagrota Bagwan Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Nihar Galwa (699)?

The Census village code of Nihar Galwa (699) is 009868.

What is the population of Nihar Galwa (699) village?

The village record lists 178 people and 36 households for Nihar Galwa (699).

How many households are in Nihar Galwa (699) village?

The village record lists 36 households for Nihar Galwa (699).

What is the male and female population of Nihar Galwa (699)?

The record lists 87 male residents and 91 female residents for Nihar Galwa (699).

What is the sex ratio of Nihar Galwa (699) village?

The sex ratio of Nihar Galwa (699) is 1,045.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Nihar Galwa (699) village?

The reported geographical area of Nihar Galwa (699) is 44.99 hectares.

What is the population density of Nihar Galwa (699) village?

The approximate population density of Nihar Galwa (699) is 395.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Nihar Galwa (699)?

The nearest town listed for Nihar Galwa (699) is Nagrota Bagwan, about 14 km away.

How far is Nihar Galwa (699) from the district headquarters?

Nihar Galwa (699) is about 39 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Nihar Galwa (699) from the sub-district headquarters?

Nihar Galwa (699) is about 14 km from Nagrota Bagwan, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Nihar Galwa (699)?

For Nihar Galwa (699), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 18.75 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Nihar Galwa (699)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Nihar Galwa (699). 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 Nihar Galwa (699).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Nihar Galwa (699).

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.