Indian Village Directory

Ghar (696) Village

Ghar (696) is an inhabited village in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011799, the Census 2011 record lists 789 people in 199 households and the reported area is 147.98 hectares. The local references include Bhawarna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 10 km.

In short:

Ghar (696) is a village in Palampur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011799 and 789 people in 199 households.

Village Code011799
Population789
Households199
Area147.98 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Ghar (696) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 789 people, 147.98 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Ghar (696), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Palampur
CD Block Bhawarna
  • Ghar (696) falls under Palampur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011799.
  • The record lists 789 people living in 199 households.
  • The reported village area is 147.98 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palampur.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Ghar (696)
Census Village Code
011799
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palampur
Sub-district Census Code
00111
CD Block
Bhawarna
Households
199
Population
789
Male Population
370
Female Population
419
Sex Ratio
1,132.43
Area
147.98 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176104
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 533.18 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.96 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.63% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 10.77% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 74.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghar (696) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011799 and Bhawarna CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00111
Village Census Code
011799
CD Block Code
0018
CD Block Name
Bhawarna

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Ghar (696), about 10 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
147.98 hectares
Area
1.48 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 789 people in 199 households, with 370 male residents and 419 female residents. The average household size is 3.96, and SC share is 18.63% and ST share is 10.77% for Ghar (696). Population density works out to about 533.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
199
Total Population
789
Male Population
370
Female Population
419
Sex Ratio
1,132.43
Average Household Size
3.96
SC Population
147
SC Male Population
77
SC Female Population
70
SC Population Share
18.63
ST Population
85
ST Male Population
39
ST Female Population
46
ST Population Share
10.77
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghar (696) list 1 private primary school, 1 private middle school and 1 private secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ghar (696). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary 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 Ghar (696) 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
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.52 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghar (696) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
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 Ghar (696) include cooperative bank, ASHA services 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghar (696) 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 Ghar (696) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat, net sown area is 78.34 hectares and irrigated land is 58.39 hectares (74.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
41.44 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.08
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.41 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.19 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
78.34
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
19.95 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
58.39
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
58.39 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ghar (696) village located?

Ghar (696) is in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Ghar (696) village in?

Ghar (696) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Ghar (696) village in?

Ghar (696) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Ghar (696) under?

Ghar (696) comes under Palampur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghar (696)?

The Census village code of Ghar (696) is 011799.

What is the population of Ghar (696) village?

The village record lists 789 people and 199 households for Ghar (696).

How many households are in Ghar (696) village?

The village record lists 199 households for Ghar (696).

What is the male and female population of Ghar (696)?

The record lists 370 male residents and 419 female residents for Ghar (696).

What is the sex ratio of Ghar (696) village?

The sex ratio of Ghar (696) is 1,132.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghar (696) village?

The reported geographical area of Ghar (696) is 147.98 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghar (696) village?

The approximate population density of Ghar (696) is 533.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghar (696)?

The nearest town listed for Ghar (696) is Palampur, about 10 km away.

How far is Ghar (696) from the district headquarters?

Ghar (696) is about 50 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghar (696) from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghar (696) is about 10 km from Palampur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghar (696)?

The village facility record lists 1 private primary school, 1 private middle school and 1 private secondary school for Ghar (696).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghar (696)?

For Ghar (696), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat, net sown area is 78.34 hectares and irrigated land is 58.39 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ghar (696).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Ghar (696).

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.