Indian Village Directory

Nigani (31/5) Village

Nigani (31/5) is an inhabited village in Nichar Sub-district of Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 027143, the Census 2011 record lists 472 people in 98 households and the reported area is 60.55 hectares. The local references include Nichar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rampur at about 72 km.

In short:

Nigani (31/5) is a village in Nichar Sub-district, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 027143 and 472 people in 98 households.

Village Code027143
Population472
Households98
Area60.55 hectares
Nearest TownRampur

Detailed village profile

Nigani (31/5) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 472 people, 60.55 hectares of reported area and Rampur as the nearest town reference for Nigani (31/5), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kinnaur
Sub-district Nichar
CD Block Nichar
  • Nigani (31/5) falls under Nichar Sub-district in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 027143.
  • The record lists 472 people living in 98 households.
  • The reported village area is 60.55 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Nigani (31/5)
Census Village Code
027143
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
98
Population
472
Male Population
226
Female Population
246
Sex Ratio
1,088.5
Area
60.55 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Rampur
Nearest Town Distance
72 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172103
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 779.52 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.82 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.21% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 94.49% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Nigani (31/5) in the official administrative record. Census village code 027143 and Nichar CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
034
Sub-district Census Code
00198
Village Census Code
027143
CD Block Code
0077
CD Block Name
Nichar

Location and Distance

Rampur is the nearest town listed for Nigani (31/5), about 72 km away. Reckong Peo is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhawanagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Reckong Peo
Distance from District Headquarter
72 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
72 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Rampur
Distance from Nearest Town
72 km
Total Geographical Area
60.55 hectares
Area
0.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 472 people in 98 households, with 226 male residents and 246 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 0.21% and ST share is 94.49% for Nigani (31/5). Population density works out to about 779.52 people per sq km.

Total Households
98
Total Population
472
Male Population
226
Female Population
246
Sex Ratio
1,088.5
Average Household Size
4.82
SC Population
1
SC Male Population
1
SC Population Share
0.21
ST Population
446
ST Male Population
210
ST Female Population
236
ST Population Share
94.49
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Nigani (31/5) list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Nigani (31/5). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Community Health Centre Count
1
Community Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
5
Community Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
5
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
7
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
7

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nigani (31/5) 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
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.55 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Nigani (31/5) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Nigani (31/5) 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
Community Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Nigani (31/5) 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 Nigani (31/5) show that reported agricultural commodities include Apple, Pulses and Wheat and net sown area is 37 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Apple
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pulses
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
37.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
37 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 Nigani (31/5) village located?

Nigani (31/5) is in Nichar Sub-district of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Nigani (31/5) village in?

Nigani (31/5) village is in Kinnaur district.

Which state is Nigani (31/5) village in?

Nigani (31/5) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Nigani (31/5) under?

Nigani (31/5) comes under Nichar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Nigani (31/5)?

The Census village code of Nigani (31/5) is 027143.

What is the population of Nigani (31/5) village?

The village record lists 472 people and 98 households for Nigani (31/5).

How many households are in Nigani (31/5) village?

The village record lists 98 households for Nigani (31/5).

What is the male and female population of Nigani (31/5)?

The record lists 226 male residents and 246 female residents for Nigani (31/5).

What is the sex ratio of Nigani (31/5) village?

The sex ratio of Nigani (31/5) is 1,088.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Nigani (31/5) village?

The reported geographical area of Nigani (31/5) is 60.55 hectares.

What is the population density of Nigani (31/5) village?

The approximate population density of Nigani (31/5) is 779.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Nigani (31/5)?

The nearest town listed for Nigani (31/5) is Rampur, about 72 km away.

How far is Nigani (31/5) from the district headquarters?

Nigani (31/5) is about 72 km from Reckong Peo, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Nigani (31/5) from the sub-district headquarters?

Nigani (31/5) is about 22 km from Bhawanagar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Nigani (31/5)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Nigani (31/5).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Nigani (31/5)?

For Nigani (31/5), reported agricultural commodities include Apple, Pulses and Wheat and net sown area is 37 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Nigani (31/5).

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 5 health centre records for Nigani (31/5).

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.