Where is Jara (285) village located?
Jara (285) is in Nurpur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Jara (285) Village
Jara (285) is an inhabited village in Nurpur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 008619, the Census 2011 record lists 297 people in 68 households and the reported area is 87.84 hectares. The local references include Nurpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nurpur at about 11 km.
Jara (285) is a village in Nurpur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 008619 and 297 people in 68 households.
Village Code008619
Population297
Households68
Area87.84 hectares
Nearest TownNurpur
Detailed village profile
Jara (285) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 297 people, 87.84 hectares of reported area and Nurpur as the nearest town reference for Jara (285), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Jara (285) falls under Nurpur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 008619.
- The record lists 297 people living in 68 households.
- The reported village area is 87.84 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
- Jara (285)
- Census Village Code
- 008619
- 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
- 68
- Population
- 297
- Male Population
- 148
- Female Population
- 149
- Sex Ratio
- 1,006.76
- Area
- 87.84 hectares
- Area
- 0.88 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Nurpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 11 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 176200
- 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
338.11 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.37 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
23.23%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
10.77%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Jara (285) in the official administrative record. Census village code 008619 and Nurpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 024
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00093
- Village Census Code
- 008619
- CD Block Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Nurpur
Location and Distance
Nurpur is the nearest town listed for Jara (285), about 11 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Nurpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11 km
- District Headquarter
- Dharmsala
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 65 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Nurpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 11 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Nurpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 11 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 87.84 hectares
- Area
- 0.88 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 297 people in 68 households, with 148 male residents and 149 female residents. The average household size is 4.37, and SC share is 23.23% and ST share is 10.77% for Jara (285). Population density works out to about 338.11 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 68
- Total Population
- 297
- Male Population
- 148
- Female Population
- 149
- Sex Ratio
- 1,006.76
- Average Household Size
- 4.37
- SC Population
- 69
- SC Male Population
- 35
- SC Female Population
- 34
- SC Population Share
- 23.23
- ST Population
- 32
- ST Male Population
- 14
- ST Female Population
- 18
- ST Population Share
- 10.77
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Jara (285). Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jara (285) 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 13.85 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Jara (285) 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
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Jara (285) 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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Jara (285) 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 Jara (285) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 47.14 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 1.84 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.93
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 17.98 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 2.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 47.14
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 47.14 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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Which district is Jara (285) village in?
Jara (285) village is in Kangra district.
Which state is Jara (285) village in?
Jara (285) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Jara (285) under?
Jara (285) comes under Nurpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Jara (285)?
The Census village code of Jara (285) is 008619.
What is the population of Jara (285) village?
The village record lists 297 people and 68 households for Jara (285).
How many households are in Jara (285) village?
The village record lists 68 households for Jara (285).
What is the male and female population of Jara (285)?
The record lists 148 male residents and 149 female residents for Jara (285).
What is the sex ratio of Jara (285) village?
The sex ratio of Jara (285) is 1,006.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Jara (285) village?
The reported geographical area of Jara (285) is 87.84 hectares.
What is the population density of Jara (285) village?
The approximate population density of Jara (285) is 338.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Jara (285)?
The nearest town listed for Jara (285) is Nurpur, about 11 km away.
How far is Jara (285) from the district headquarters?
Jara (285) is about 65 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Jara (285) from the sub-district headquarters?
Jara (285) is about 11 km from Nurpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Jara (285)?
For Jara (285), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 47.14 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Jara (285).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Jara (285).
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Jara (285).