Indian Village Directory

Gamel (132) Village

Gamel (132) is an inhabited village in Nurpur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 008266, the Census 2011 record lists 153 people in 28 households and the reported area is 35.92 hectares. The local references include Nurpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nurpur at about 19 km.

In short:

Gamel (132) is a village in Nurpur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 008266 and 153 people in 28 households.

Village Code008266
Population153
Households28
Area35.92 hectares
Nearest TownNurpur

Detailed village profile

Gamel (132) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 153 people, 35.92 hectares of reported area and Nurpur as the nearest town reference for Gamel (132), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Nurpur
CD Block Nurpur
  • Gamel (132) falls under Nurpur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 008266.
  • The record lists 153 people living in 28 households.
  • The reported village area is 35.92 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, 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Gamel (132)
Census Village Code
008266
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
28
Population
153
Male Population
76
Female Population
77
Sex Ratio
1,013.16
Area
35.92 hectares
Area
0.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Nurpur
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176203
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 425.95 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.46 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gamel (132) in the official administrative record. Census village code 008266 and Nurpur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00093
Village Census Code
008266
CD Block Code
0008
CD Block Name
Nurpur

Location and Distance

Nurpur is the nearest town listed for Gamel (132), about 19 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 79 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nurpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
19 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
79 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nurpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Nurpur
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
35.92 hectares
Area
0.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 153 people in 28 households, with 76 male residents and 77 female residents. The average household size is 5.46, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gamel (132). Population density works out to about 425.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
28
Total Population
153
Male Population
76
Female Population
77
Sex Ratio
1,013.16
Average Household Size
5.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gamel (132). 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 Gamel (132) 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
2.03 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Gamel (132).

Public Bus Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gamel (132) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gamel (132) 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 Gamel (132) show that net sown area is 8.11 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
22.36 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.78
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.64 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
8.11
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.11 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gamel (132) village located?

Gamel (132) is in Nurpur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Gamel (132) village in?

Gamel (132) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Gamel (132) village in?

Gamel (132) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gamel (132) under?

Gamel (132) comes under Nurpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gamel (132)?

The Census village code of Gamel (132) is 008266.

What is the population of Gamel (132) village?

The village record lists 153 people and 28 households for Gamel (132).

How many households are in Gamel (132) village?

The village record lists 28 households for Gamel (132).

What is the male and female population of Gamel (132)?

The record lists 76 male residents and 77 female residents for Gamel (132).

What is the sex ratio of Gamel (132) village?

The sex ratio of Gamel (132) is 1,013.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gamel (132) village?

The reported geographical area of Gamel (132) is 35.92 hectares.

What is the population density of Gamel (132) village?

The approximate population density of Gamel (132) is 425.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gamel (132)?

The nearest town listed for Gamel (132) is Nurpur, about 19 km away.

How far is Gamel (132) from the district headquarters?

Gamel (132) is about 79 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gamel (132) from the sub-district headquarters?

Gamel (132) is about 19 km from Nurpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gamel (132)?

For Gamel (132), net sown area is 8.11 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gamel (132).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gamel (132).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Gamel (132).

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.