Indian Village Directory

Sornu (801) Village

Sornu (801) is an inhabited village in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011867, the Census 2011 record lists 315 people in 71 households and the reported area is 58.64 hectares. The local references include Baijnath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 9 km.

In short:

Sornu (801) is a village in Palampur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011867 and 315 people in 71 households.

Village Code011867
Population315
Households71
Area58.64 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Sornu (801) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 315 people, 58.64 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Sornu (801), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Palampur
CD Block Baijnath
  • Sornu (801) falls under Palampur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011867.
  • The record lists 315 people living in 71 households.
  • The reported village area is 58.64 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Sornu (801)
Census Village Code
011867
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
Baijnath
Households
71
Population
315
Male Population
153
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
1,058.82
Area
58.64 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176061
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 537.18 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.44 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.44% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 20% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sornu (801) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011867 and Baijnath CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00111
Village Census Code
011867
CD Block Code
0020
CD Block Name
Baijnath

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Sornu (801), about 9 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
48 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
58.64 hectares
Area
0.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 315 people in 71 households, with 153 male residents and 162 female residents. The average household size is 4.44, and SC share is 24.44% and ST share is 20% for Sornu (801). Population density works out to about 537.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
71
Total Population
315
Male Population
153
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
1,058.82
Average Household Size
4.44
SC Population
77
SC Male Population
37
SC Female Population
40
SC Population Share
24.44
ST Population
63
ST Male Population
33
ST Female Population
30
ST Population Share
20
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sornu (801) list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sornu (801). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sornu (801) include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.48 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sornu (801) 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
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 Sornu (801) 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sornu (801) 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 Sornu (801) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 44.84 hectares and irrigated land is 44.84 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
6.79 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.98
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
44.84
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
44.84
Canals Area In Hectares
44.84 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sornu (801)

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
37
Banks in Matched Records
14
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 28 76%
CRM 9 24%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 11 30%
Punjab National Bank 10 27%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 8.1%
Union Bank of India 2 5.4%
ICICI Bank Limited 2 5.4%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 176061 Kangra Palampur(t) Palampur (M CL) Tehsil Palampur, Rajpura (255), Kangra, Rajpur, Himachal Pradesh 176061 Tehsil Palampur Rajpura, Kangra, Himachal Prade…
Canara Bank ATM 176061 Kangra Palampur(t) Palampur (M CL) Verma Complex Ward No 7 Near New Bus Stand Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176061
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 176061 Kangra Palampur(t) Palampur (M CL) Himachal Pradesh Verma Complex, Near New Bus Stand Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176061
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 176061 Kangra Palampur(t) Palampur (M CL) Aima Palanpur, Standard Point Lala Budha Mal Empire Near Yamini Hotel, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176061
Indian Bank ATM 176061 Kangra Palampur(t) Rajpura (255) Palampur VILL Rajpur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176061
Indusind Bank Ltd ATM 176061 Kangra Palampur(t) Palampur (M CL) Khasra No. 1401, W Second Floor (Road Level), Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176061
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. ATM 176061 Kangra Palampur(t) Banuri (229) Kangra, Palampur, Banuri Ward No. 2, 151 Sudeshnilay, National Highway, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176061
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 176061 Kangra Palampur(t) Palampur (M CL) Palampur Village Differphat, Near Ssb Chowk, Palampur Kangra, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, 176061

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 Sornu (801) village located?

Sornu (801) is in Palampur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sornu (801) village in?

Sornu (801) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Sornu (801) village in?

Sornu (801) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sornu (801) under?

Sornu (801) comes under Palampur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sornu (801)?

The Census village code of Sornu (801) is 011867.

What is the population of Sornu (801) village?

The village record lists 315 people and 71 households for Sornu (801).

How many households are in Sornu (801) village?

The village record lists 71 households for Sornu (801).

What is the male and female population of Sornu (801)?

The record lists 153 male residents and 162 female residents for Sornu (801).

What is the sex ratio of Sornu (801) village?

The sex ratio of Sornu (801) is 1,058.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sornu (801) village?

The reported geographical area of Sornu (801) is 58.64 hectares.

What is the population density of Sornu (801) village?

The approximate population density of Sornu (801) is 537.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sornu (801)?

The nearest town listed for Sornu (801) is Palampur, about 9 km away.

How far is Sornu (801) from the district headquarters?

Sornu (801) is about 48 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sornu (801) from the sub-district headquarters?

Sornu (801) is about 9 km from Palampur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sornu (801)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sornu (801).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sornu (801)?

For Sornu (801), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Pulses, net sown area is 44.84 hectares and irrigated land is 44.84 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sornu (801)?

The page shows 37 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sornu (801). These records include 14 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 Sornu (801).

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.