Indian Village Directory

Badhu (262) Village

Badhu (262) is an inhabited village in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 015596, the Census 2011 record lists 207 people in 31 households and the reported area is 336 hectares. The local references include Sundarnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sundarnagar at about 80 km.

In short:

Badhu (262) is a village in Nihri Sub-district, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 015596 and 207 people in 31 households.

Village Code015596
Population207
Households31
Area336 hectares
Nearest TownSundarnagar

Detailed village profile

Badhu (262) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 207 people, 336 hectares of reported area and Sundarnagar as the nearest town reference for Badhu (262), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Mandi
Sub-district Nihri
CD Block Sundarnagar
  • Badhu (262) falls under Nihri Sub-district in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 015596.
  • The record lists 207 people living in 31 households.
  • The reported village area is 336 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sundarnagar.
  • 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
Badhu (262)
Census Village Code
015596
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Mandi
District Census Code
027
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nihri
Sub-district Census Code
00138
CD Block
Sundarnagar
Households
31
Population
207
Male Population
107
Female Population
100
Sex Ratio
934.58
Area
336 hectares
Area
3.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Nearest Town Distance
80 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
175038
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 61.61 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.68 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 50.24% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 4.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Badhu (262) in the official administrative record. Census village code 015596 and Sundarnagar CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
027
Sub-district Census Code
00138
Village Census Code
015596
CD Block Code
0034
CD Block Name
Sundarnagar

Location and Distance

Sundarnagar is the nearest town listed for Badhu (262), about 80 km away. Mandi is listed as the district headquarters at about 100 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nihri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Mandi
Distance from District Headquarter
100 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
80 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
80 km
Total Geographical Area
336 hectares
Area
3.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 207 people in 31 households, with 107 male residents and 100 female residents. The average household size is 6.68, and SC share is 50.24% and ST share is 0% for Badhu (262). Population density works out to about 61.61 people per sq km.

Total Households
31
Total Population
207
Male Population
107
Female Population
100
Sex Ratio
934.58
Average Household Size
6.68
SC Population
104
SC Male Population
54
SC Female Population
50
SC Population Share
50.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Badhu (262) 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Badhu (262) 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
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well 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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Badhu (262) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Badhu (262) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Badhu (262) 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 Badhu (262) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 21 hectares and irrigated land is 1 hectares (4.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
308 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
21.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1 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 Badhu (262) village located?

Badhu (262) is in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Badhu (262) village in?

Badhu (262) village is in Mandi district.

Which state is Badhu (262) village in?

Badhu (262) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Badhu (262) under?

Badhu (262) comes under Nihri Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Badhu (262)?

The Census village code of Badhu (262) is 015596.

What is the population of Badhu (262) village?

The village record lists 207 people and 31 households for Badhu (262).

How many households are in Badhu (262) village?

The village record lists 31 households for Badhu (262).

What is the male and female population of Badhu (262)?

The record lists 107 male residents and 100 female residents for Badhu (262).

What is the sex ratio of Badhu (262) village?

The sex ratio of Badhu (262) is 934.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Badhu (262) village?

The reported geographical area of Badhu (262) is 336 hectares.

What is the population density of Badhu (262) village?

The approximate population density of Badhu (262) is 61.61 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Badhu (262)?

The nearest town listed for Badhu (262) is Sundarnagar, about 80 km away.

How far is Badhu (262) from the district headquarters?

Badhu (262) is about 100 km from Mandi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Badhu (262) from the sub-district headquarters?

Badhu (262) is about 25 km from Nihri, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Badhu (262)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Badhu (262).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Badhu (262)?

For Badhu (262), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 21 hectares and irrigated land is 1 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Badhu (262).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Badhu (262).

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.