Indian Village Directory

Khal (266) Village

Khal (266) is an inhabited village in Rakkar Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 010778, the Census 2011 record lists 129 people in 31 households and the reported area is 114.07 hectares. The local references include Pragpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dera Gopipur at about 36 km.

In short:

Khal (266) is a village in Rakkar Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 010778 and 129 people in 31 households.

Village Code010778
Population129
Households31
Area114.07 hectares
Nearest TownDera Gopipur

Detailed village profile

Khal (266) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 129 people, 114.07 hectares of reported area and Dera Gopipur as the nearest town reference for Khal (266), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Rakkar
CD Block Pragpur
  • Khal (266) falls under Rakkar Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 010778.
  • The record lists 129 people living in 31 households.
  • The reported village area is 114.07 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 Village Facts

Village
Khal (266)
Census Village Code
010778
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
31
Population
129
Male Population
51
Female Population
78
Sex Ratio
1,529.41
Area
114.07 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km
Nearest Town
Dera Gopipur
Nearest Town Distance
36 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 Density 113.09 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 24.81% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Khal (266) in the official administrative record. Census village code 010778 and Pragpur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00106
Village Census Code
010778
CD Block Code
0012
CD Block Name
Pragpur

Location and Distance

Dera Gopipur is the nearest town listed for Khal (266), about 36 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
18 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dera Gopipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Dera Gopipur
Distance from Nearest Town
36 km
Total Geographical Area
114.07 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 129 people in 31 households, with 51 male residents and 78 female residents. The average household size is 4.16, and SC share is 24.81% and ST share is 0% for Khal (266). Population density works out to about 113.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
31
Total Population
129
Male Population
51
Female Population
78
Sex Ratio
1,529.41
Average Household Size
4.16
SC Population
32
SC Male Population
15
SC Female Population
17
SC Population Share
24.81
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Khal (266). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Khal (266) include hand pump water and treated tap 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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
8.95 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Khal (266).

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Khal (266) 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 Khal (266) 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 Khal (266) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 17.89 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
65.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.05
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
21.05 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.03 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
17.89
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17.89 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Khal (266) village located?

Khal (266) is in Rakkar Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Khal (266) village in?

Khal (266) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Khal (266) village in?

Khal (266) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Khal (266) under?

Khal (266) comes under Rakkar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Khal (266)?

The Census village code of Khal (266) is 010778.

What is the population of Khal (266) village?

The village record lists 129 people and 31 households for Khal (266).

How many households are in Khal (266) village?

The village record lists 31 households for Khal (266).

What is the male and female population of Khal (266)?

The record lists 51 male residents and 78 female residents for Khal (266).

What is the sex ratio of Khal (266) village?

The sex ratio of Khal (266) is 1,529.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Khal (266) village?

The reported geographical area of Khal (266) is 114.07 hectares.

What is the population density of Khal (266) village?

The approximate population density of Khal (266) is 113.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Khal (266)?

The nearest town listed for Khal (266) is Dera Gopipur, about 36 km away.

How far is Khal (266) from the district headquarters?

Khal (266) is about 80 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Khal (266) from the sub-district headquarters?

Khal (266) is about 18 km from Rakkar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Khal (266)?

For Khal (266), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 17.89 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Khal (266).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Khal (266).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Khal (266).

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.