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Chiral (218) Village

Chiral (218) is an inhabited village in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 015582, the Census 2011 record lists 302 people in 54 households and the reported area is 299 hectares. The local references include Sundarnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sundarnagar at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Chiral (218) is a village in Nihri Sub-district, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 015582 and 302 people in 54 households.
Village Code015582
Population302
Households54
Area299 hectares
Nearest TownSundarnagar

Key Village Facts

Village
Chiral (218)
Census Village Code
015582
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
54
Population
302
Male Population
154
Female Population
148
Sex Ratio
961.04
Area
299 hectares
Area
2.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
175038
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chiral (218) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 302 people, 299 hectares of reported area and Sundarnagar as the nearest town reference for Chiral (218), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMandi
Sub-districtNihri
CD BlockSundarnagar
  • Chiral (218) falls under Nihri Sub-district in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 015582.
  • The record lists 302 people living in 54 households.
  • The reported village area is 299 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density101 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.59 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share40.4%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.99%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chiral (218) in the official administrative record. Census village code 015582 and Sundarnagar CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
027
Sub-district Census Code
00138
Village Census Code
015582
CD Block Code
0034
CD Block Name
Sundarnagar

Location and Distance

Sundarnagar is the nearest town listed for Chiral (218), about 45 km away. Mandi is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 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
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
299 hectares
Area
2.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 302 people in 54 households, with 154 male residents and 148 female residents. The average household size is 5.59, and SC share is 40.4% and ST share is 0.99% for Chiral (218). Population density works out to about 101 people per sq km.

Total Households
54
Total Population
302
Male Population
154
Female Population
148
Sex Ratio
961.04
Average Household Size
5.59
SC Population
122
SC Male Population
63
SC Female Population
59
SC Population Share
40.4
ST Population
3
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.99
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chiral (218) 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 Chiral (218) 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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chiral (218) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chiral (218) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chiral (218) 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 Chiral (218) show that reported agricultural commodities include Ginger, Barley and Paddy, net sown area is 32 hectares and irrigated land is 1 hectares (3.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Ginger
Agricultural Commodities Second
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
14 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
242 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
32.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
31 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chiral (218) village located?

Chiral (218) is in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chiral (218) village in?

Chiral (218) village is in Mandi district.

Which state is Chiral (218) village in?

Chiral (218) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chiral (218) under?

Chiral (218) comes under Nihri Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chiral (218)?

The Census village code of Chiral (218) is 015582.

What is the population of Chiral (218) village?

The village record lists 302 people and 54 households for Chiral (218).

How many households are in Chiral (218) village?

The village record lists 54 households for Chiral (218).

What is the male and female population of Chiral (218)?

The record lists 154 male residents and 148 female residents for Chiral (218).

What is the sex ratio of Chiral (218) village?

The sex ratio of Chiral (218) is 961.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chiral (218) village?

The reported geographical area of Chiral (218) is 299 hectares.

What is the population density of Chiral (218) village?

The approximate population density of Chiral (218) is 101 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chiral (218)?

The nearest town listed for Chiral (218) is Sundarnagar, about 45 km away.

How far is Chiral (218) from the district headquarters?

Chiral (218) is about 70 km from Mandi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chiral (218) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chiral (218) is about 10 km from Nihri, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chiral (218)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chiral (218).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chiral (218)?

For Chiral (218), reported agricultural commodities include Ginger, Barley and Paddy, net sown area is 32 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 Chiral (218).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chiral (218).

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.