Indian Village Directory

Tikkar (298) Village

Tikkar (298) is an inhabited village in Rakkar Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 010782, the Census 2011 record lists 596 people in 145 households and the reported area is 173.6 hectares. The local references include Pragpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nadaun at about 18 km.

In short:

Tikkar (298) is a village in Rakkar Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 010782 and 596 people in 145 households.

Village Code010782
Population596
Households145
Area173.6 hectares
Nearest TownNadaun

Detailed village profile

Tikkar (298) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 596 people, 173.6 hectares of reported area and Nadaun as the nearest town reference for Tikkar (298), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Rakkar
CD Block Pragpur
  • Tikkar (298) falls under Rakkar Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 010782.
  • The record lists 596 people living in 145 households.
  • The reported village area is 173.6 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, Education 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
Tikkar (298)
Census Village Code
010782
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
145
Population
596
Male Population
266
Female Population
330
Sex Ratio
1,240.6
Area
173.6 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Nadaun
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 Density 343.32 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.11 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 37.08% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Tikkar (298) in the official administrative record. Census village code 010782 and Pragpur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00106
Village Census Code
010782
CD Block Code
0012
CD Block Name
Pragpur

Location and Distance

Nadaun is the nearest town listed for Tikkar (298), about 18 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 84 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
84 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nadaun
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Nadaun
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
173.6 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 596 people in 145 households, with 266 male residents and 330 female residents. The average household size is 4.11, and SC share is 37.08% and ST share is 0% for Tikkar (298). Population density works out to about 343.32 people per sq km.

Total Households
145
Total Population
596
Male Population
266
Female Population
330
Sex Ratio
1,240.6
Average Household Size
4.11
SC Population
221
SC Male Population
102
SC Female Population
119
SC Population Share
37.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Tikkar (298) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Tikkar (298) include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
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
25.65 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Tikkar (298) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Tikkar (298) include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Tikkar (298) 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 Tikkar (298) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 41.86 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
45.17 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
14.2
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.22 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
40.58 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.03 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.89 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
41.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
41.86 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 Tikkar (298) village located?

Tikkar (298) is in Rakkar Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Tikkar (298) village in?

Tikkar (298) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Tikkar (298) village in?

Tikkar (298) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Tikkar (298) under?

Tikkar (298) comes under Rakkar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Tikkar (298)?

The Census village code of Tikkar (298) is 010782.

What is the population of Tikkar (298) village?

The village record lists 596 people and 145 households for Tikkar (298).

How many households are in Tikkar (298) village?

The village record lists 145 households for Tikkar (298).

What is the male and female population of Tikkar (298)?

The record lists 266 male residents and 330 female residents for Tikkar (298).

What is the sex ratio of Tikkar (298) village?

The sex ratio of Tikkar (298) is 1,240.6 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Tikkar (298) village?

The reported geographical area of Tikkar (298) is 173.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Tikkar (298) village?

The approximate population density of Tikkar (298) is 343.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Tikkar (298)?

The nearest town listed for Tikkar (298) is Nadaun, about 18 km away.

How far is Tikkar (298) from the district headquarters?

Tikkar (298) is about 84 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Tikkar (298) from the sub-district headquarters?

Tikkar (298) is about 18 km from Rakkar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Tikkar (298)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Tikkar (298).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Tikkar (298)?

For Tikkar (298), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and net sown area is 41.86 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Tikkar (298).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Tikkar (298).

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.