Chamba (223) is an inhabited village in Rakkar Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 010710, the Census 2011 record lists 115 people in 28 households and the reported area is 42.94 hectares. The local references include Pragpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dera Gopipur at about 18 km.
In short:
Chamba (223) is a village in Rakkar Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 010710 and 115 people in 28 households.
Village Code010710
Population115
Households28
Area42.94 hectares
Nearest TownDera Gopipur
Detailed village profile
Chamba (223) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 115 people, 42.94 hectares of reported area and Dera Gopipur as the nearest town reference for Chamba (223), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chamba (223) falls under Rakkar Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 010710.
The record lists 115 people living in 28 households.
The reported village area is 42.94 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Dera Gopipur.
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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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
Chamba (223)
Census Village Code
010710
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
Households
28
Population
115
Male Population
59
Female Population
56
Sex Ratio
949.15
Area
42.94 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km
Nearest Town
Dera Gopipur
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
177043
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 Density267.82 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.11 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.61%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share54.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chamba (223) in the official administrative record. Census village code 010710 and Pragpur CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00106
Village Census Code
010710
CD Block Code
0012
CD Block Name
Pragpur
Location and Distance
Dera Gopipur is the nearest town listed for Chamba (223), about 18 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Rakkar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dera Gopipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Dera Gopipur
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
42.94 hectares
Area
0.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 115 people in 28 households, with 59 male residents and 56 female residents. The average household size is 4.11, and SC share is 22.61% and ST share is 0% for Chamba (223). Population density works out to about 267.82 people per sq km.
Total Households
28
Total Population
115
Male Population
59
Female Population
56
Sex Ratio
949.15
Average Household Size
4.11
SC Population
26
SC Male Population
16
SC Female Population
10
SC Population Share
22.61
Village Status
Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chamba (223). Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chamba (223) include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
18.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chamba (223) include mobile phone coverage, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chamba (223) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chamba (223) 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 Chamba (223) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 12.65 hectares and irrigated land is 6.92 hectares (54.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.21
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
9.58 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
12.65
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
5.73 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.92
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
6.92 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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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.