Samlena (285) is an inhabited village in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011641, the Census 2011 record lists 391 people in 98 households and the reported area is 31.56 hectares. The local references include Bhawarna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 12 km.
In short:
Samlena (285) is a village in Palampur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011641 and 391 people in 98 households.
Village Code011641
Population391
Households98
Area31.56 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur
Detailed village profile
Samlena (285) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 391 people, 31.56 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Samlena (285), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Samlena (285) falls under Palampur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 011641.
The record lists 391 people living in 98 households.
The reported village area is 31.56 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, 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Samlena (285)
Census Village Code
011641
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
98
Population
391
Male Population
188
Female Population
203
Sex Ratio
1,079.79
Area
31.56 hectares
Area
0.32 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176083
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 Density1,238.91 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.99 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.86%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.02%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Samlena (285) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011641 and Bhawarna CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00111
Village Census Code
011641
CD Block Code
0018
CD Block Name
Bhawarna
Location and Distance
Palampur is the nearest town listed for Samlena (285), about 12 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Palampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
31.56 hectares
Area
0.32 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 391 people in 98 households, with 188 male residents and 203 female residents. The average household size is 3.99, and SC share is 4.86% and ST share is 1.02% for Samlena (285). Population density works out to about 1,238.91 people per sq km.
Total Households
98
Total Population
391
Male Population
188
Female Population
203
Sex Ratio
1,079.79
Average Household Size
3.99
SC Population
19
SC Male Population
10
SC Female Population
9
SC Population Share
4.86
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
1.02
Village Status
Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Samlena (285). Verify current services locally before medical use.
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Samlena (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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.22 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Samlena (285) include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Samlena (285) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Samlena (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 Samlena (285) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 20.91 hectares and irrigated land is 20.39 hectares (97.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pulses
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.48
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.95 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.91
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
0.52 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
20.39
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
20.39 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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
5
83%
Electronic Kiosk
1
17%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Canara Bank
2
33%
State Bank of India
2
33%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
1
17%
Punjab National Bank
1
17%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Canara Bank
ATM
176083
Kangra
Palampur(t)
Bhawarna Khas (277)
0 P.O. Bhawarna, Main Bazar, Bhawarna-, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176083
Shop No 102, Ground Floor, Man Simble Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176083
Canara Bank
Electronic Kiosk
176083
Kangra
Palampur(t)
Bhawarna Khas (277)
0 P.O. Bhawarna, Main Bazar, Bhawarna-, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176083
State Bank of India
ATM
176083
Kangra
Palampur(t)
Bhawarna Khas (277)
Shop No 1, Near Banta Electric Corner, Main Market Main Market Bharwana, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176083
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samlena (285) village located?
Samlena (285) is in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Which district is Samlena (285) village in?
Samlena (285) village is in Kangra district.
Which state is Samlena (285) village in?
Samlena (285) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Samlena (285) under?
Samlena (285) comes under Palampur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Samlena (285)?
The Census village code of Samlena (285) is 011641.
What is the population of Samlena (285) village?
The village record lists 391 people and 98 households for Samlena (285).
How many households are in Samlena (285) village?
The village record lists 98 households for Samlena (285).
What is the male and female population of Samlena (285)?
The record lists 188 male residents and 203 female residents for Samlena (285).
What is the sex ratio of Samlena (285) village?
The sex ratio of Samlena (285) is 1,079.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Samlena (285) village?
The reported geographical area of Samlena (285) is 31.56 hectares.
What is the population density of Samlena (285) village?
The approximate population density of Samlena (285) is 1,238.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Samlena (285)?
The nearest town listed for Samlena (285) is Palampur, about 12 km away.
How far is Samlena (285) from the district headquarters?
Samlena (285) is about 40 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Samlena (285) from the sub-district headquarters?
Samlena (285) is about 12 km from Palampur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Samlena (285)?
For Samlena (285), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 20.91 hectares and irrigated land is 20.39 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Samlena (285)?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Samlena (285). These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Samlena (285).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Samlena (285).
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.