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Khar (142) Village

Khar (142) is an inhabited village in Spiti Sub-district of Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 012585, the Census 2011 record lists 121 people in 31 households and the reported area is 361.48 hectares. The local references include Spiti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Manali at about 255 km.

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Quick answer: Khar (142) is a village in Spiti Sub-district, Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 012585 and 121 people in 31 households.

Village Code012585

Population121

Households31

Area361.48 hectares

Nearest TownManali

Key Village Facts

Village: Khar (142)
Census Village Code: 012585
State: Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code: 02
District: Lahul and Spiti
District Census Code: 025
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Spiti
Sub-district Census Code: 00116
CD Block: Spiti
Households: 31
Population: 121
Male Population: 62
Female Population: 59
Sex Ratio: 951.61
Area: 361.48 hectares
Area: 3.61 sq km
Nearest Town: Manali
Nearest Town Distance: 255 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 172117
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Khar (142) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 121 people, 361.48 hectares of reported area and Manali as the nearest town reference for Khar (142), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictLahul and Spiti

Sub-districtSpiti

CD BlockSpiti

Khar (142) falls under Spiti Sub-district in Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 012585.
The record lists 121 people living in 31 households.
The reported village area is 361.48 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Manali.
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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density33.47 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size3.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Khar (142) in the official administrative record. Census village code 012585 and Spiti CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 025
Sub-district Census Code: 00116
Village Census Code: 012585
CD Block Code: 0024
CD Block Name: Spiti

Location and Distance

Manali is the nearest town listed for Khar (142), about 255 km away. Kyelang is listed as the district headquarters at about 225 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Kaza
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 35 km
District Headquarter: Kyelang
Distance from District Headquarter: 225 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Manali
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 255 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Manali
Distance from Nearest Town: 255 km
Total Geographical Area: 361.48 hectares
Area: 3.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 121 people in 31 households, with 62 male residents and 59 female residents. The average household size is 3.9, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Khar (142). Population density works out to about 33.47 people per sq km.

Total Households: 31
Total Population: 121
Male Population: 62
Female Population: 59
Sex Ratio: 951.61
Average Household Size: 3.9
ST Population: 121
ST Male Population: 62
ST Female Population: 59
ST Population Share: 100
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Khar (142) 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 Khar (142). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Veterinary Hospital Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Khar (142) 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 in Summer: Available
Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer: Available
No Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 2.38 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Khar (142) include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Bus Service: Available
Other District Road: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Khar (142) include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG: Available
ASHA: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Khar (142) 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 Khar (142) show that reported agricultural commodities include Green Peas, Barley and Potato and net sown area is 13.49 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Green Peas
Agricultural Commodities Second: Barley
Agricultural Commodities Third: Potato
Forest Area In Hectares: 0.13 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 46.61
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 297.53 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares: 1.34 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 13.49
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 13.49 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Khar (142) village located?

Khar (142) is in Spiti Sub-district of Lahul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Khar (142) village in?

Khar (142) village is in Lahul and Spiti district.

Which state is Khar (142) village in?

Khar (142) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Khar (142) under?

Khar (142) comes under Spiti Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Khar (142)?

The Census village code of Khar (142) is 012585.

What is the population of Khar (142) village?

The village record lists 121 people and 31 households for Khar (142).

How many households are in Khar (142) village?

The village record lists 31 households for Khar (142).

What is the male and female population of Khar (142)?

The record lists 62 male residents and 59 female residents for Khar (142).

What is the sex ratio of Khar (142) village?

The sex ratio of Khar (142) is 951.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Khar (142) village?

The reported geographical area of Khar (142) is 361.48 hectares.

What is the population density of Khar (142) village?

The approximate population density of Khar (142) is 33.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Khar (142)?

The nearest town listed for Khar (142) is Manali, about 255 km away.

How far is Khar (142) from the district headquarters?

Khar (142) is about 225 km from Kyelang, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Khar (142) from the sub-district headquarters?

Khar (142) is about 35 km from Kaza, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Khar (142)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Khar (142).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Khar (142)?

For Khar (142), reported agricultural commodities include Green Peas, Barley and Potato and net sown area is 13.49 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Khar (142).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Khar (142).

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.