Balag (248) is an inhabited village in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 015588, the Census 2011 record lists 211 people in 46 households and the reported area is 89 hectares. The local references include Sundarnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sundarnagar at about 62 km.
In short:
Balag (248) is a village in Nihri Sub-district, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 015588 and 211 people in 46 households.
Village Code015588
Population211
Households46
Area89 hectares
Nearest TownSundarnagar
Detailed village profile
Balag (248) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 211 people, 89 hectares of reported area and Sundarnagar as the nearest town reference for Balag (248), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Balag (248) falls under Nihri Sub-district in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 015588.
The record lists 211 people living in 46 households.
The reported village area is 89 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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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
Balag (248)
Census Village Code
015588
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
46
Population
211
Male Population
102
Female Population
109
Sex Ratio
1,068.63
Area
89 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Nearest Town Distance
62 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 Density237.08 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.59 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balag (248) in the official administrative record. Census village code 015588 and Sundarnagar CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
027
Sub-district Census Code
00138
Village Census Code
015588
CD Block Code
0034
CD Block Name
Sundarnagar
Location and Distance
Sundarnagar is the nearest town listed for Balag (248), about 62 km away. Mandi is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Nihri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Mandi
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
62 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
62 km
Total Geographical Area
89 hectares
Area
0.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 211 people in 46 households, with 102 male residents and 109 female residents. The average household size is 4.59, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Balag (248). Population density works out to about 237.08 people per sq km.
Total Households
46
Total Population
211
Male Population
102
Female Population
109
Sex Ratio
1,068.63
Average Household Size
4.59
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Balag (248) list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balag (248) 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Balag (248).
Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Tractors
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balag (248) 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
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balag (248) 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 Balag (248) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and 0 and net sown area is 20 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
64 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Balag (248) is in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Which district is Balag (248) village in?
Balag (248) village is in Mandi district.
Which state is Balag (248) village in?
Balag (248) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Balag (248) under?
Balag (248) comes under Nihri Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balag (248)?
The Census village code of Balag (248) is 015588.
What is the population of Balag (248) village?
The village record lists 211 people and 46 households for Balag (248).
How many households are in Balag (248) village?
The village record lists 46 households for Balag (248).
What is the male and female population of Balag (248)?
The record lists 102 male residents and 109 female residents for Balag (248).
What is the sex ratio of Balag (248) village?
The sex ratio of Balag (248) is 1,068.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balag (248) village?
The reported geographical area of Balag (248) is 89 hectares.
What is the population density of Balag (248) village?
The approximate population density of Balag (248) is 237.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balag (248)?
The nearest town listed for Balag (248) is Sundarnagar, about 62 km away.
How far is Balag (248) from the district headquarters?
Balag (248) is about 85 km from Mandi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balag (248) from the sub-district headquarters?
Balag (248) is about 10 km from Nihri, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Balag (248)?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Balag (248).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balag (248)?
For Balag (248), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and 0 and net sown area is 20 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balag (248).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Balag (248).
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.