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.
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Quick answer: 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
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density616.75 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.75 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.92%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.8%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
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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.
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
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
9 |
90% |
| CRM |
1 |
10% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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.