Indian Village Directory

Ghandera (493) Village

Ghandera (493) is an inhabited village in Thural Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 011113, the Census 2011 record lists 249 people in 55 households and the reported area is 86.65 hectares. The local references include Lambagaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palampur at about 37 km.

In short:

Ghandera (493) is a village in Thural Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 011113 and 249 people in 55 households.

Village Code011113
Population249
Households55
Area86.65 hectares
Nearest TownPalampur

Detailed village profile

Ghandera (493) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 249 people, 86.65 hectares of reported area and Palampur as the nearest town reference for Ghandera (493), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Thural
CD Block Lambagaon
  • Ghandera (493) falls under Thural Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 011113.
  • The record lists 249 people living in 55 households.
  • The reported village area is 86.65 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palampur.
  • 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
Ghandera (493)
Census Village Code
011113
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Thural
Sub-district Census Code
00108
CD Block
Lambagaon
Households
55
Population
249
Male Population
117
Female Population
132
Sex Ratio
1,128.21
Area
86.65 hectares
Area
0.87 sq km
Nearest Town
Palampur
Nearest Town Distance
37 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176073
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 287.36 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.53 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 14.46% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 2.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghandera (493) in the official administrative record. Census village code 011113 and Lambagaon CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00108
Village Census Code
011113
CD Block Code
0019
CD Block Name
Lambagaon

Location and Distance

Palampur is the nearest town listed for Ghandera (493), about 37 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
Thural
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Palampur
Distance from Nearest Town
37 km
Total Geographical Area
86.65 hectares
Area
0.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 249 people in 55 households, with 117 male residents and 132 female residents. The average household size is 4.53, and SC share is 14.46% and ST share is 0% for Ghandera (493). Population density works out to about 287.36 people per sq km.

Total Households
55
Total Population
249
Male Population
117
Female Population
132
Sex Ratio
1,128.21
Average Household Size
4.53
SC Population
36
SC Male Population
14
SC Female Population
22
SC Population Share
14.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Ghandera (493). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghandera (493) 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
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
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.76 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghandera (493) include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghandera (493) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghandera (493) 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 Ghandera (493) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 17.17 hectares and irrigated land is 0.49 hectares (2.9% 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
8.16
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28.14 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
30.42 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
17.17
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.68 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.49
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.49 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ghandera (493) village located?

Ghandera (493) is in Thural Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Ghandera (493) village in?

Ghandera (493) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Ghandera (493) village in?

Ghandera (493) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Ghandera (493) under?

Ghandera (493) comes under Thural Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghandera (493)?

The Census village code of Ghandera (493) is 011113.

What is the population of Ghandera (493) village?

The village record lists 249 people and 55 households for Ghandera (493).

How many households are in Ghandera (493) village?

The village record lists 55 households for Ghandera (493).

What is the male and female population of Ghandera (493)?

The record lists 117 male residents and 132 female residents for Ghandera (493).

What is the sex ratio of Ghandera (493) village?

The sex ratio of Ghandera (493) is 1,128.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghandera (493) village?

The reported geographical area of Ghandera (493) is 86.65 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghandera (493) village?

The approximate population density of Ghandera (493) is 287.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghandera (493)?

The nearest town listed for Ghandera (493) is Palampur, about 37 km away.

How far is Ghandera (493) from the district headquarters?

Ghandera (493) is about 65 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghandera (493) from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghandera (493) is about 7 km from Thural, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghandera (493)?

For Ghandera (493), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 17.17 hectares and irrigated land is 0.49 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ghandera (493).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Ghandera (493).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Ghandera (493).

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.