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Bhaghni (165) Village

Bhaghni (165) is an inhabited village in Nurpur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 008588, the Census 2011 record lists 920 people in 182 households and the reported area is 357.48 hectares. The local references include Nurpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nurpur at about 3 km.

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Quick answer: Bhaghni (165) is a village in Nurpur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 008588 and 920 people in 182 households.
Village Code008588
Population920
Households182
Area357.48 hectares
Nearest TownNurpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhaghni (165)
Census Village Code
008588
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nurpur
Sub-district Census Code
00093
CD Block
Nurpur
Households
182
Population
920
Male Population
474
Female Population
446
Sex Ratio
940.93
Area
357.48 hectares
Area
3.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Nurpur
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176203
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhaghni (165) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 920 people, 357.48 hectares of reported area and Nurpur as the nearest town reference for Bhaghni (165), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKangra
Sub-districtNurpur
CD BlockNurpur
  • Bhaghni (165) falls under Nurpur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 008588.
  • The record lists 920 people living in 182 households.
  • The reported village area is 357.48 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nurpur.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density257.36 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.78%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share23.59%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhaghni (165) in the official administrative record. Census village code 008588 and Nurpur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00093
Village Census Code
008588
CD Block Code
0008
CD Block Name
Nurpur

Location and Distance

Nurpur is the nearest town listed for Bhaghni (165), about 3 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nurpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nurpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Nurpur
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
357.48 hectares
Area
3.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 920 people in 182 households, with 474 male residents and 446 female residents. The average household size is 5.05, and SC share is 34.78% and ST share is 23.59% for Bhaghni (165). Population density works out to about 257.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
182
Total Population
920
Male Population
474
Female Population
446
Sex Ratio
940.93
Average Household Size
5.05
SC Population
320
SC Male Population
169
SC Female Population
151
SC Population Share
34.78
ST Population
217
ST Male Population
98
ST Female Population
119
ST Population Share
23.59
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhaghni (165) list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhaghni (165) 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
10.82 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhaghni (165) 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhaghni (165) include ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bhaghni (165) 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 Bhaghni (165) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 107.04 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
193.8 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
41.11
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.71 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
107.04
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
107.04 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhaghni (165) village located?

Bhaghni (165) is in Nurpur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bhaghni (165) village in?

Bhaghni (165) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Bhaghni (165) village in?

Bhaghni (165) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bhaghni (165) under?

Bhaghni (165) comes under Nurpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhaghni (165)?

The Census village code of Bhaghni (165) is 008588.

What is the population of Bhaghni (165) village?

The village record lists 920 people and 182 households for Bhaghni (165).

How many households are in Bhaghni (165) village?

The village record lists 182 households for Bhaghni (165).

What is the male and female population of Bhaghni (165)?

The record lists 474 male residents and 446 female residents for Bhaghni (165).

What is the sex ratio of Bhaghni (165) village?

The sex ratio of Bhaghni (165) is 940.93 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhaghni (165) village?

The reported geographical area of Bhaghni (165) is 357.48 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhaghni (165) village?

The approximate population density of Bhaghni (165) is 257.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhaghni (165)?

The nearest town listed for Bhaghni (165) is Nurpur, about 3 km away.

How far is Bhaghni (165) from the district headquarters?

Bhaghni (165) is about 70 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhaghni (165) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhaghni (165) is about 3 km from Nurpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhaghni (165)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Bhaghni (165).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhaghni (165)?

For Bhaghni (165), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 107.04 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Bhaghni (165).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bhaghni (165).

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.