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Chamba (223) Village

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.

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Quick answer: 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

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

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.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictKangra

Sub-districtRakkar

CD BlockPragpur

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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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 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 kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size4.11 peopleCalculated 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chamba (223) village located?

Chamba (223) is in Rakkar Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chamba (223) village in?

Chamba (223) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Chamba (223) village in?

Chamba (223) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chamba (223) under?

Chamba (223) comes under Rakkar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chamba (223)?

The Census village code of Chamba (223) is 010710.

What is the population of Chamba (223) village?

The village record lists 115 people and 28 households for Chamba (223).

How many households are in Chamba (223) village?

The village record lists 28 households for Chamba (223).

What is the male and female population of Chamba (223)?

The record lists 59 male residents and 56 female residents for Chamba (223).

What is the sex ratio of Chamba (223) village?

The sex ratio of Chamba (223) is 949.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chamba (223) village?

The reported geographical area of Chamba (223) is 42.94 hectares.

What is the population density of Chamba (223) village?

The approximate population density of Chamba (223) is 267.82 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chamba (223)?

The nearest town listed for Chamba (223) is Dera Gopipur, about 18 km away.

How far is Chamba (223) from the district headquarters?

Chamba (223) is about 65 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chamba (223) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chamba (223) is about 15 km from Rakkar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chamba (223)?

For Chamba (223), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 12.65 hectares and irrigated land is 6.92 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chamba (223).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chamba (223).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Chamba (223).

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.