Indian Village Directory

Mahadev (55) Village

Mahadev (55) is an inhabited village in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011554, the Census 2011 record lists 1,142 people in 270 households and the reported area is 195.44 hectares. The local references include Bhawarna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 18 km.

In short:

Mahadev (55) is a village in Palampur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011554 and 1,142 people in 270 households.

Village Code011554
Population1,142
Households270
Area195.44 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Mahadev (55) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,142 people, 195.44 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Mahadev (55), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Palampur
CD Block Bhawarna
  • Mahadev (55) falls under Palampur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011554.
  • The record lists 1,142 people living in 270 households.
  • The reported village area is 195.44 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
Mahadev (55)
Census Village Code
011554
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
270
Population
1,142
Male Population
552
Female Population
590
Sex Ratio
1,068.84
Area
195.44 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176060
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 584.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.23 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 28.37% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 19.18% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 91.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahadev (55) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011554 and Bhawarna CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00111
Village Census Code
011554
CD Block Code
0018
CD Block Name
Bhawarna

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Mahadev (55), about 18 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
195.44 hectares
Area
1.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,142 people in 270 households, with 552 male residents and 590 female residents. The average household size is 4.23, and SC share is 28.37% and ST share is 19.18% for Mahadev (55). Population density works out to about 584.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
270
Total Population
1,142
Male Population
552
Female Population
590
Sex Ratio
1,068.84
Average Household Size
4.23
SC Population
324
SC Male Population
160
SC Female Population
164
SC Population Share
28.37
ST Population
219
ST Male Population
111
ST Female Population
108
ST Population Share
19.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahadev (55) 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mahadev (55). 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
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahadev (55) 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
1.32 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Mahadev (55) 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
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 Mahadev (55) 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahadev (55) 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 Mahadev (55) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 96.15 hectares and irrigated land is 87.78 hectares (91.3% 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
59.34 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
17.3
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
19.41 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.92 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
96.15
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.37 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
87.78
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
87.78 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 Mahadev (55) village located?

Mahadev (55) is in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Mahadev (55) village in?

Mahadev (55) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Mahadev (55) village in?

Mahadev (55) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Mahadev (55) under?

Mahadev (55) comes under Palampur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahadev (55)?

The Census village code of Mahadev (55) is 011554.

What is the population of Mahadev (55) village?

The village record lists 1,142 people and 270 households for Mahadev (55).

How many households are in Mahadev (55) village?

The village record lists 270 households for Mahadev (55).

What is the male and female population of Mahadev (55)?

The record lists 552 male residents and 590 female residents for Mahadev (55).

What is the sex ratio of Mahadev (55) village?

The sex ratio of Mahadev (55) is 1,068.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahadev (55) village?

The reported geographical area of Mahadev (55) is 195.44 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahadev (55) village?

The approximate population density of Mahadev (55) is 584.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahadev (55)?

The nearest town listed for Mahadev (55) is Palampur, about 18 km away.

How far is Mahadev (55) from the district headquarters?

Mahadev (55) is about 22 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahadev (55) from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahadev (55) is about 18 km from Palampur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahadev (55)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Mahadev (55).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Mahadev (55)?

For Mahadev (55), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 96.15 hectares and irrigated land is 87.78 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Mahadev (55).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mahadev (55).

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.