Nichar Sub-district in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh has 188 Census 2011 village records, including 85 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 27,683 people, 6,681 households and 118,621 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
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Nichar Sub-district has 188 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 85 inhabited villages. They are part of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh.
Villages188
Inhabited Villages85
Population27,683
Households6,681
Area (ha)118,621.15
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Nichar Sub-district is in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
Village Records
188 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
85
Listed Population
27,683
Households
6,681
Recorded Village Area
118,621 hectares
Largest by Population
Sungra (32/4) (2,669 people)
Largest by Area
Neugal Dhar (24) (12,005 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Sungra (32/4) is the highest-population village listed in Nichar Sub-district, with 2,669 people and 785 households. It represents 9.6% of the listed sub-district village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Neugal Dhar (24) has the largest recorded village area in Nichar Sub-district, at 12,005 hectares. This is 10% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Nichar Sub-district has 27,683 people in 6,681 households across 188 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village147
Average Household Size4.1
Inhabited Village %45%
Population Density / sq km23.3
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population27,683
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Nichar villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Nichar.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Nichar Sub-district is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 85 villages (45%), mobile coverage in 83 villages (44%), all-weather road in 21 villages (11%), domestic power supply in 85 villages (45%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
85
85
103
45.21
Mobile Coverage
83
85
105
44.15
All-Weather Road
21
85
167
11.17
PDS Shop
28
85
160
14.89
Domestic Power Supply
85
85
103
45.21
Median Nearest Town Distance72 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km188
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
0
0%
5-10 Km
0
0%
10-25 Km
0
0%
Over 25 Km
188
100%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Nichar villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 188 villages, with an average of 73.9 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 220.0 km for Runang Nichla (104/4). Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
188
73.90
220
Runang Nichla (104/4)
Rampur
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Nichar Sub-district. The page summarises 25 data fields and 3,155 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
5
940
564
Location and Distance
3
564
376
Population and Social Groups
3
461
252
Education Facilities
8
680
134
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
170
104
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
85
28
Power Supply
3
255
255
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Nichar Sub-district. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Nichar Sub-district has 188 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 85 inhabited villages. They are part of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh.
Which is the most populated village in Nichar Sub-district?
Sungra (32/4) is the most populated village listed for Nichar Sub-district, with 2,669 people and 785 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Nichar Sub-district?
Neugal Dhar (24) has the largest recorded village area in Nichar Sub-district, at 12,005 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Nichar Sub-district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 85 villages, domestic power supply in 85 villages, mobile coverage in 83 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Nichar Sub-district village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Nichar also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
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.