Indian Village Directory

Bhalan (290) Village

Bhalan (290) is an inhabited village in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 015609, the Census 2011 record lists 289 people in 55 households and the reported area is 154.8 hectares. The local references include Sundarnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sundarnagar at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Bhalan (290) is a village in Nihri Sub-district, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 015609 and 289 people in 55 households.
Village Code015609
Population289
Households55
Area154.8 hectares
Nearest TownSundarnagar

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhalan (290)
Census Village Code
015609
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
55
Population
289
Male Population
140
Female Population
149
Sex Ratio
1,064.29
Area
154.8 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171302
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhalan (290) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 289 people, 154.8 hectares of reported area and Sundarnagar as the nearest town reference for Bhalan (290), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMandi
Sub-districtNihri
CD BlockSundarnagar
  • Bhalan (290) falls under Nihri Sub-district in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 015609.
  • The record lists 289 people living in 55 households.
  • The reported village area is 154.8 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density186.69 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.25 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.69%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share11.07%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share8.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhalan (290) in the official administrative record. Census village code 015609 and Sundarnagar CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
027
Sub-district Census Code
00138
Village Census Code
015609
CD Block Code
0034
CD Block Name
Sundarnagar

Location and Distance

Sundarnagar is the nearest town listed for Bhalan (290), about 15 km away. Mandi is listed as the district headquarters at about 147 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nihri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
90 km
District Headquarter
Mandi
Distance from District Headquarter
147 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
154.8 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 289 people in 55 households, with 140 male residents and 149 female residents. The average household size is 5.25, and SC share is 18.69% and ST share is 11.07% for Bhalan (290). Population density works out to about 186.69 people per sq km.

Total Households
55
Total Population
289
Male Population
140
Female Population
149
Sex Ratio
1,064.29
Average Household Size
5.25
SC Population
54
SC Male Population
29
SC Female Population
25
SC Population Share
18.69
ST Population
32
ST Male Population
18
ST Female Population
14
ST Population Share
11.07
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhalan (290) list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhalan (290) include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No 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
7.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhalan (290) 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
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhalan (290) 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 Bhalan (290) 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 Bhalan (290) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Paddy, net sown area is 31.4 hectares and irrigated land is 2.65 hectares (8.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
47.8 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.9 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
53.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
31.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
28.75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.65
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.65 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhalan (290)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 171302 Mandi Karsog(t) Tatta Pani (123) Tatapani, Teh.karsog, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 171302
State Bank of India ATM 171302 Mandi Karsog(t) Alsindhi (142) Via Tattapani, Shimla-Mandi Road, Alsindhi, Teh.karsog, 171302 Tehsil Karsog, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, 171302

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhalan (290) village located?

Bhalan (290) is in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bhalan (290) village in?

Bhalan (290) village is in Mandi district.

Which state is Bhalan (290) village in?

Bhalan (290) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bhalan (290) under?

Bhalan (290) comes under Nihri Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhalan (290)?

The Census village code of Bhalan (290) is 015609.

What is the population of Bhalan (290) village?

The village record lists 289 people and 55 households for Bhalan (290).

How many households are in Bhalan (290) village?

The village record lists 55 households for Bhalan (290).

What is the male and female population of Bhalan (290)?

The record lists 140 male residents and 149 female residents for Bhalan (290).

What is the sex ratio of Bhalan (290) village?

The sex ratio of Bhalan (290) is 1,064.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhalan (290) village?

The reported geographical area of Bhalan (290) is 154.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhalan (290) village?

The approximate population density of Bhalan (290) is 186.69 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhalan (290)?

The nearest town listed for Bhalan (290) is Sundarnagar, about 15 km away.

How far is Bhalan (290) from the district headquarters?

Bhalan (290) is about 147 km from Mandi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhalan (290) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhalan (290) is about 90 km from Nihri, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhalan (290)?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bhalan (290).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhalan (290)?

For Bhalan (290), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Paddy, net sown area is 31.4 hectares and irrigated land is 2.65 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhalan (290)?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhalan (290). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bhalan (290).

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.