Indian Village Directory

Branda (27) Village

Branda (27) is an inhabited village in Nurpur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 008361, the Census 2011 record lists 1,748 people in 368 households and the reported area is 283.42 hectares. The local references include Indora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nurpur at about 17 km.

In short:

Branda (27) is a village in Nurpur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 008361 and 1,748 people in 368 households.

Village Code008361
Population1,748
Households368
Area283.42 hectares
Nearest TownNurpur

Detailed village profile

Branda (27) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,748 people, 283.42 hectares of reported area and Nurpur as the nearest town reference for Branda (27), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Nurpur
CD Block Indora
  • Branda (27) falls under Nurpur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 008361.
  • The record lists 1,748 people living in 368 households.
  • The reported village area is 283.42 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

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 Village Facts

Village
Branda (27)
Census Village Code
008361
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
Indora
Households
368
Population
1,748
Male Population
909
Female Population
839
Sex Ratio
922.99
Area
283.42 hectares
Area
2.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Nurpur
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176202
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 Density 616.75 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.92% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.8% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Branda (27) in the official administrative record. Census village code 008361 and Indora CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00093
Village Census Code
008361
CD Block Code
0009
CD Block Name
Indora

Location and Distance

Nurpur is the nearest town listed for Branda (27), about 17 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nurpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nurpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Nurpur
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
283.42 hectares
Area
2.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,748 people in 368 households, with 909 male residents and 839 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 6.92% and ST share is 0.8% for Branda (27). Population density works out to about 616.75 people per sq km.

Total Households
368
Total Population
1,748
Male Population
909
Female Population
839
Sex Ratio
922.99
Average Household Size
4.75
SC Population
121
SC Male Population
64
SC Female Population
57
SC Population Share
6.92
ST Population
14
ST Male Population
5
ST Female Population
9
ST Population Share
0.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Branda (27) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Branda (27). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Branda (27) include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
111.65 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Branda (27) include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
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
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Branda (27) include cooperative bank, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Branda (27) 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 Branda (27) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 99.53 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
28.86
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.9 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
39.48 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
99.53
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
99.53 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

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Branda (27)

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
7
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 9 90%
CRM 1 10%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 30%
State Bank of India 2 20%
Bank of Baroda 1 10%
Canara Bank 1 10%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 10%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 176202 Kangra Nurpur(t) Nurpur (M CL) Nurpur Nurpur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176202
Punjab National Bank ATM 176202 Kangra Kangra(t) Kangra (M CL) Kangra Niazpur Market Vpo and Teh Nurpur, Distt. Kangra, Hp PIN-176202, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176202
Canara Bank ATM 176202 Kangra Nurpur(t) Nurpur (M CL) Nurpur Ward No.3, Upper Chogan Bazar, Near Income Tax Office, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176202
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 176202 Kangra Nurpur(t) Nurpur (M CL) Tehsil Nurpur, Distt. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh - 176202 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Near Pnb Bank, Upper Chogan, Kangr…
State Bank of India ATM 176202 Kangra Kangra(t) Kangra (M CL) Main Bus Standopp. Govt. School Vpo-Sadwan Tehsil-Nupur Main Bus Stand Vpo Sadwan, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176202
Punjab National Bank ATM 176202 Kangra Nurpur(t) Sadwan Khas (106) Sadwan VILL Sadwan Khas, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176202
Punjab National Bank ATM 176202 Kangra Nurpur(t) Nurpur (M CL) Nurpur Nurpur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176202
State Bank of India ATM 176202 Kangra Nurpur(t) Nurpur (M CL) Main Bazar, Nurpur Tehsil-Nurpur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176202

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 Branda (27) village located?

Branda (27) is in Nurpur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Branda (27) village in?

Branda (27) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Branda (27) village in?

Branda (27) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Branda (27) under?

Branda (27) comes under Nurpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Branda (27)?

The Census village code of Branda (27) is 008361.

What is the population of Branda (27) village?

The village record lists 1,748 people and 368 households for Branda (27).

How many households are in Branda (27) village?

The village record lists 368 households for Branda (27).

What is the male and female population of Branda (27)?

The record lists 909 male residents and 839 female residents for Branda (27).

What is the sex ratio of Branda (27) village?

The sex ratio of Branda (27) is 922.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Branda (27) village?

The reported geographical area of Branda (27) is 283.42 hectares.

What is the population density of Branda (27) village?

The approximate population density of Branda (27) is 616.75 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Branda (27)?

The nearest town listed for Branda (27) is Nurpur, about 17 km away.

How far is Branda (27) from the district headquarters?

Branda (27) is about 85 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Branda (27) from the sub-district headquarters?

Branda (27) is about 17 km from Nurpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Branda (27)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Branda (27).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Branda (27)?

For Branda (27), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 99.53 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Branda (27)?

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Branda (27). These records include 7 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 Branda (27).

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.