Indian Village Directory

Chaura (37/1) Village

Chaura (37/1) is an inhabited village in Nichar Sub-district of Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 027175, the Census 2011 record lists 355 people in 86 households and the reported area is 182.85 hectares. The local references include Nichar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rampur at about 34 km.

In short:

Chaura (37/1) is a village in Nichar Sub-district, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 027175 and 355 people in 86 households.

Village Code027175
Population355
Households86
Area182.85 hectares
Nearest TownRampur

Detailed village profile

Chaura (37/1) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 355 people, 182.85 hectares of reported area and Rampur as the nearest town reference for Chaura (37/1), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kinnaur
Sub-district Nichar
CD Block Nichar
  • Chaura (37/1) falls under Nichar Sub-district in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 027175.
  • The record lists 355 people living in 86 households.
  • The reported village area is 182.85 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rampur.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Chaura (37/1)
Census Village Code
027175
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kinnaur
District Census Code
034
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nichar
Sub-district Census Code
00198
CD Block
Nichar
Households
86
Population
355
Male Population
218
Female Population
137
Sex Ratio
628.44
Area
182.85 hectares
Area
1.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Rampur
Nearest Town Distance
34 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172101
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 194.15 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.13 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.35% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 46.76% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chaura (37/1) in the official administrative record. Census village code 027175 and Nichar CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
034
Sub-district Census Code
00198
Village Census Code
027175
CD Block Code
0077
CD Block Name
Nichar

Location and Distance

Rampur is the nearest town listed for Chaura (37/1), about 34 km away. Reckong Peo is listed as the district headquarters at about 77 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhawanagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Reckong Peo
Distance from District Headquarter
77 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Rampur
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
182.85 hectares
Area
1.83 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 355 people in 86 households, with 218 male residents and 137 female residents. The average household size is 4.13, and SC share is 5.35% and ST share is 46.76% for Chaura (37/1). Population density works out to about 194.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
86
Total Population
355
Male Population
218
Female Population
137
Sex Ratio
628.44
Average Household Size
4.13
SC Population
19
SC Male Population
8
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
5.35
ST Population
166
ST Male Population
98
ST Female Population
68
ST Population Share
46.76
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chaura (37/1) list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chaura (37/1) include 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.32 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chaura (37/1) 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
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
National Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chaura (37/1) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chaura (37/1) 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chaura (37/1) show that reported agricultural commodities include Apple, Pulses and Maize and net sown area is 15.96 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Apple
Handicrafts Commodities First
Woolen Clothes
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pulses
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
65.62 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
22.74
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
75.21 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
15.96
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15.96 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chaura (37/1)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 172101 Shimla Rampur(t) Tyawal (53) Main Road Jeori Jeori, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 172101
State Bank of India ATM 172101 Shimla Rampur(t) Tyawal (53) Distt Shimla Vpo Jeori Tehsil Rampur, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 172101
State Bank of India ATM 172101 Shimla Rampur(t) Ganwi (35) Ganwi, Teh.rampur Teh Rampur, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 172101

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chaura (37/1) village located?

Chaura (37/1) is in Nichar Sub-district of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chaura (37/1) village in?

Chaura (37/1) village is in Kinnaur district.

Which state is Chaura (37/1) village in?

Chaura (37/1) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chaura (37/1) under?

Chaura (37/1) comes under Nichar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chaura (37/1)?

The Census village code of Chaura (37/1) is 027175.

What is the population of Chaura (37/1) village?

The village record lists 355 people and 86 households for Chaura (37/1).

How many households are in Chaura (37/1) village?

The village record lists 86 households for Chaura (37/1).

What is the male and female population of Chaura (37/1)?

The record lists 218 male residents and 137 female residents for Chaura (37/1).

What is the sex ratio of Chaura (37/1) village?

The sex ratio of Chaura (37/1) is 628.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chaura (37/1) village?

The reported geographical area of Chaura (37/1) is 182.85 hectares.

What is the population density of Chaura (37/1) village?

The approximate population density of Chaura (37/1) is 194.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chaura (37/1)?

The nearest town listed for Chaura (37/1) is Rampur, about 34 km away.

How far is Chaura (37/1) from the district headquarters?

Chaura (37/1) is about 77 km from Reckong Peo, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chaura (37/1) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chaura (37/1) is about 17 km from Bhawanagar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chaura (37/1)?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Chaura (37/1).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chaura (37/1)?

For Chaura (37/1), reported agricultural commodities include Apple, Pulses and Maize and net sown area is 15.96 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chaura (37/1)?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chaura (37/1). These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chaura (37/1).

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.