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Kusmal (68) Village

Kusmal (68) is an inhabited village in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011528, the Census 2011 record lists 478 people in 112 households and the reported area is 292.67 hectares. The local references include Bhawarna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 6 km.

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Quick answer: Kusmal (68) is a village in Palampur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011528 and 478 people in 112 households.

Village Code011528

Population478

Households112

Area292.67 hectares

Nearest TownPalampur

Key Village Facts

Village: Kusmal (68)
Census Village Code: 011528
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: 112
Population: 478
Male Population: 236
Female Population: 242
Sex Ratio: 1,025.42
Area: 292.67 hectares
Area: 2.93 sq km
Nearest Town: Palampur
Nearest Town Distance: 6 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 176063
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Kusmal (68) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 478 people, 292.67 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Kusmal (68), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictKangra

Sub-districtPalampur

CD BlockBhawarna

Kusmal (68) falls under Palampur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 011528.
The record lists 478 people living in 112 households.
The reported village area is 292.67 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density163.32 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size4.27 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share5.86%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share87.66%Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kusmal (68) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011528 and Bhawarna CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 024
Sub-district Census Code: 00111
Village Census Code: 011528
CD Block Code: 0018
CD Block Name: Bhawarna

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Kusmal (68), about 6 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Palampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 6 km
District Headquarter: Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter: 27 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 6 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town: 6 km
Total Geographical Area: 292.67 hectares
Area: 2.93 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 478 people in 112 households, with 236 male residents and 242 female residents. The average household size is 4.27, and SC share is 5.86% and ST share is 87.66% for Kusmal (68). Population density works out to about 163.32 people per sq km.

Total Households: 112
Total Population: 478
Male Population: 236
Female Population: 242
Sex Ratio: 1,025.42
Average Household Size: 4.27
SC Population: 28
SC Male Population: 15
SC Female Population: 13
SC Population Share: 5.86
ST Population: 419
ST Male Population: 203
ST Female Population: 216
ST Population Share: 87.66
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kusmal (68) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kusmal (68) 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
No Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 6.48 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kusmal (68) include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kusmal (68) 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
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kusmal (68) 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 Kusmal (68) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 35.38 hectares and irrigated land is 35.38 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second: Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares: 125.87 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 16.77
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 108.17 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 35.38
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 35.38
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares: 35.38 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kusmal (68) village located?

Kusmal (68) is in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kusmal (68) village in?

Kusmal (68) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Kusmal (68) village in?

Kusmal (68) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kusmal (68) under?

Kusmal (68) comes under Palampur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kusmal (68)?

The Census village code of Kusmal (68) is 011528.

What is the population of Kusmal (68) village?

The village record lists 478 people and 112 households for Kusmal (68).

How many households are in Kusmal (68) village?

The village record lists 112 households for Kusmal (68).

What is the male and female population of Kusmal (68)?

The record lists 236 male residents and 242 female residents for Kusmal (68).

What is the sex ratio of Kusmal (68) village?

The sex ratio of Kusmal (68) is 1,025.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kusmal (68) village?

The reported geographical area of Kusmal (68) is 292.67 hectares.

What is the population density of Kusmal (68) village?

The approximate population density of Kusmal (68) is 163.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kusmal (68)?

The nearest town listed for Kusmal (68) is Palampur, about 6 km away.

How far is Kusmal (68) from the district headquarters?

Kusmal (68) is about 27 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kusmal (68) from the sub-district headquarters?

Kusmal (68) is about 6 km from Palampur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kusmal (68)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kusmal (68).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kusmal (68)?

For Kusmal (68), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 35.38 hectares and irrigated land is 35.38 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kusmal (68).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kusmal (68).

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.