Indian Village Directory

Bakalag (228) Village

Bakalag (228) is an inhabited village in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 015569, the Census 2011 record lists 204 people in 44 households and the reported area is 316.66 hectares. The local references include Sundarnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sundarnagar at about 50 km.

In short:

Bakalag (228) is a village in Nihri Sub-district, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 015569 and 204 people in 44 households.

Village Code015569
Population204
Households44
Area316.66 hectares
Nearest TownSundarnagar

Detailed village profile

Bakalag (228) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 204 people, 316.66 hectares of reported area and Sundarnagar as the nearest town reference for Bakalag (228), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Mandi
Sub-district Nihri
CD Block Sundarnagar
  • Bakalag (228) falls under Nihri Sub-district in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 015569.
  • The record lists 204 people living in 44 households.
  • The reported village area is 316.66 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Bakalag (228)
Census Village Code
015569
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
44
Population
204
Male Population
114
Female Population
90
Sex Ratio
789.47
Area
316.66 hectares
Area
3.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
175031
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 64.42 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.64 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 31.37% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 26.47% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 2.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bakalag (228) in the official administrative record. Census village code 015569 and Sundarnagar CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
027
Sub-district Census Code
00138
Village Census Code
015569
CD Block Code
0034
CD Block Name
Sundarnagar

Location and Distance

Sundarnagar is the nearest town listed for Bakalag (228), about 50 km away. Mandi is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 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
75 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
316.66 hectares
Area
3.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 204 people in 44 households, with 114 male residents and 90 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 31.37% and ST share is 26.47% for Bakalag (228). Population density works out to about 64.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
44
Total Population
204
Male Population
114
Female Population
90
Sex Ratio
789.47
Average Household Size
4.64
SC Population
64
SC Male Population
35
SC Female Population
29
SC Population Share
31.37
ST Population
54
ST Male Population
31
ST Female Population
23
ST Population Share
26.47
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bakalag (228) 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.76 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bakalag (228) 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 Bakalag (228) 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bakalag (228) 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 Bakalag (228) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley, net sown area is 21.02 hectares and irrigated land is 0.47 hectares (2.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Forest Area In Hectares
63.15 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.08
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
217.51 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.14 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
21.02
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.55 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.47
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.47 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bakalag (228) village located?

Bakalag (228) is in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bakalag (228) village in?

Bakalag (228) village is in Mandi district.

Which state is Bakalag (228) village in?

Bakalag (228) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bakalag (228) under?

Bakalag (228) comes under Nihri Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bakalag (228)?

The Census village code of Bakalag (228) is 015569.

What is the population of Bakalag (228) village?

The village record lists 204 people and 44 households for Bakalag (228).

How many households are in Bakalag (228) village?

The village record lists 44 households for Bakalag (228).

What is the male and female population of Bakalag (228)?

The record lists 114 male residents and 90 female residents for Bakalag (228).

What is the sex ratio of Bakalag (228) village?

The sex ratio of Bakalag (228) is 789.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bakalag (228) village?

The reported geographical area of Bakalag (228) is 316.66 hectares.

What is the population density of Bakalag (228) village?

The approximate population density of Bakalag (228) is 64.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bakalag (228)?

The nearest town listed for Bakalag (228) is Sundarnagar, about 50 km away.

How far is Bakalag (228) from the district headquarters?

Bakalag (228) is about 75 km from Mandi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bakalag (228) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bakalag (228) is about 25 km from Nihri, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bakalag (228)?

For Bakalag (228), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley, net sown area is 21.02 hectares and irrigated land is 0.47 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bakalag (228).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bakalag (228).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bakalag (228).

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.