Rakkar Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh has 116 Census 2011 village records, including 103 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 29,503 people, 6,765 households and 11,395.53 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
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Rakkar Sub-district has 116 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 103 inhabited villages. They are part of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
Villages116
Inhabited Villages103
Population29,503
Households6,765
Area (ha)11,395.53
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Rakkar Sub-district is in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
Village Records
116 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
103
Listed Population
29,503
Households
6,765
Recorded Village Area
11,395.53 hectares
Largest by Population
Kuhna (226) (1,108 people)
Largest by Area
Katoh (264) (386.37 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Kuhna (226) is the highest-population village listed in Rakkar Sub-district, with 1,108 people and 239 households. It represents 3.8% of the listed sub-district village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Katoh (264) has the largest recorded village area in Rakkar Sub-district, at 386.37 hectares. This is 3.4% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Rakkar Sub-district has 29,503 people in 6,765 households across 116 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village254
Average Household Size4.4
Inhabited Village %89%
Population Density / sq km258.9
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population29,503
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Rakkar villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported2
CD blocks reported: Pragpur.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Rakkar Sub-district is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 103 villages (89%), mobile coverage in 83 villages (72%), all-weather road in 85 villages (73%), domestic power supply in 103 villages (89%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
103
103
13
88.79
Mobile Coverage
83
103
33
71.55
All-Weather Road
85
103
31
73.28
PDS Shop
4
103
112
3.45
Domestic Power Supply
103
103
13
88.79
Median Nearest Town Distance16 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km20
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
0
0%
5-10 Km
5
4.3%
10-25 Km
91
78%
Over 25 Km
20
17%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Rakkar villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 116 villages, with an average of 18.38 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 40.0 km for Punani (270). Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
116
18.38
40
Punani (270)
Dera Gopipur
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Rakkar Sub-district. The page summarises 25 data fields and 2,705 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
5
580
348
Location and Distance
3
348
232
Population and Social Groups
3
335
307
Education Facilities
8
824
156
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
206
168
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
103
4
Power Supply
3
309
309
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Rakkar Sub-district. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Rakkar Sub-district has 116 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 103 inhabited villages. They are part of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
Which is the most populated village in Rakkar Sub-district?
Kuhna (226) is the most populated village listed for Rakkar Sub-district, with 1,108 people and 239 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Rakkar Sub-district?
Katoh (264) has the largest recorded village area in Rakkar Sub-district, at 386.37 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Rakkar Sub-district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 103 villages, domestic power supply in 103 villages, all-weather road in 85 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Rakkar Sub-district village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Rakkar also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
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.