Karaba (30/13) is an inhabited village in Nichar Sub-district of Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 027128, the Census 2011 record lists 260 people in 56 households and the reported area is 196.54 hectares. The local references include Nichar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rampur at about 77 km.
In short:
Karaba (30/13) is a village in Nichar Sub-district, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 027128 and 260 people in 56 households.
Village Code027128
Population260
Households56
Area196.54 hectares
Nearest TownRampur
Detailed village profile
Karaba (30/13) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 260 people, 196.54 hectares of reported area and Rampur as the nearest town reference for Karaba (30/13), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Karaba (30/13) falls under Nichar Sub-district in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 027128.
The record lists 260 people living in 56 households.
The reported village area is 196.54 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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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
Karaba (30/13)
Census Village Code
027128
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
56
Population
260
Male Population
143
Female Population
117
Sex Ratio
818.18
Area
196.54 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km
Nearest Town
Rampur
Nearest Town Distance
77 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172118
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 Density132.29 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.64 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.31%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share91.92%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Karaba (30/13) in the official administrative record. Census village code 027128 and Nichar CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
034
Sub-district Census Code
00198
Village Census Code
027128
CD Block Code
0077
CD Block Name
Nichar
Location and Distance
Rampur is the nearest town listed for Karaba (30/13), about 77 km away. Reckong Peo is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bhawanagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Reckong Peo
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
77 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Rampur
Distance from Nearest Town
77 km
Total Geographical Area
196.54 hectares
Area
1.97 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 260 people in 56 households, with 143 male residents and 117 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 2.31% and ST share is 91.92% for Karaba (30/13). Population density works out to about 132.29 people per sq km.
Total Households
56
Total Population
260
Male Population
143
Female Population
117
Sex Ratio
818.18
Average Household Size
4.64
SC Population
6
SC Male Population
5
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
2.31
ST Population
239
ST Male Population
125
ST Female Population
114
ST Population Share
91.92
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Karaba (30/13) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Karaba (30/13). 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
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Karaba (30/13) 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
6.12 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Karaba (30/13) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Karaba (30/13) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Karaba (30/13) 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 Karaba (30/13) show that reported agricultural commodities include Apple, Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 27.34 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Apple
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
103.14 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.02
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
12.29 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
14.59 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
31.04 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
27.34
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
27.34 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.