Indian Village Directory

Ban Shantla (283) Village

Ban Shantla (283) is a village in Rakkar Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Population is listed as 0 in the source record, so this page treats it as a value that needs official verification. The local references include Pragpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nadaun at about 14 km.

In short:

Ban Shantla (283) is in Rakkar Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. The population is listed as 0, so this record may be uninhabited or not reported. Verify it with official Census or local records before important use.

Village Code010799
Area177.93 hectares
Nearest TownNadaun

Useful village profile

Ban Shantla (283) at a Glance

This profile highlights 177.93 hectares of reported area and Nadaun as the nearest town reference for Ban Shantla (283), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Rakkar
CD Block Pragpur
  • Ban Shantla (283) falls under Rakkar Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 010799.
  • Population is listed as 0, so it is treated as a value that needs verification rather than a normal population fact.
  • The reported village area is 177.93 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nadaun.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Land Use and Local Economy.

Before You Use This Data

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  • Population may appear as 0 in the public record. This may mean the village was listed as uninhabited, or that the value needs official verification source data may be incomplete.
  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.

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
Ban Shantla (283)
Census Village Code
010799
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rakkar
Sub-district Census Code
00106
CD Block
Pragpur
Area
177.93 hectares
Area
1.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Nadaun
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
Reference Year
2009

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ban Shantla (283) in the official administrative record. Census village code 010799 and Pragpur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00106
Village Census Code
010799
CD Block Code
0012
CD Block Name
Pragpur

Location and Distance

Nadaun is the nearest town listed for Ban Shantla (283), about 14 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rakkar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nadaun
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Nadaun
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
177.93 hectares
Area
1.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

Population fields show the household, gender and social-group values available for Ban Shantla (283).

Village Status
Listed as uninhabited or population not reported

Land Use and Local Economy

Land and economy rows summarise land-use areas, crops, commodities and local production fields available for Ban Shantla (283).

Forest Area In Hectares
173.03 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.9

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ban Shantla (283) village located?

Ban Shantla (283) is in Rakkar Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Ban Shantla (283) village in?

Ban Shantla (283) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Ban Shantla (283) village in?

Ban Shantla (283) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Ban Shantla (283) under?

Ban Shantla (283) comes under Rakkar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ban Shantla (283)?

The Census village code of Ban Shantla (283) is 010799.

Is the population of Ban Shantla (283) village reported?

Population appears as 0 for Ban Shantla (283). This can mean the village was listed as uninhabited, or that the value needs official verification.

What is the area of Ban Shantla (283) village?

The reported geographical area of Ban Shantla (283) is 177.93 hectares.

What is the nearest town to Ban Shantla (283)?

The nearest town listed for Ban Shantla (283) is Nadaun, about 14 km away.

How far is Ban Shantla (283) from the district headquarters?

Ban Shantla (283) is about 80 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ban Shantla (283) from the sub-district headquarters?

Ban Shantla (283) is about 14 km from Rakkar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

Can I see Ban Shantla (283) on a map?

Verified latitude and longitude are not available for Ban Shantla (283). The page provides Google Maps and OpenStreetMap search links for general reference.

How should I verify information about Ban Shantla (283)?

Use this page as a general reference. Please verify important details about Ban Shantla (283) with official Census, local administration, land, postal or other government records before using the information for important work.

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.