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Garahan (251) Village

Garahan (251) is an inhabited village in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 015578, the Census 2011 record lists 353 people in 66 households and the reported area is 149 hectares. The local references include Sundarnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sundarnagar at about 42 km.

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Quick answer: Garahan (251) is a village in Nihri Sub-district, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 015578 and 353 people in 66 households.

Village Code015578

Population353

Households66

Area149 hectares

Nearest TownSundarnagar

Key Village Facts

Village: Garahan (251)
Census Village Code: 015578
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: 66
Population: 353
Male Population: 189
Female Population: 164
Sex Ratio: 867.72
Area: 149 hectares
Area: 1.49 sq km
Nearest Town: Sundarnagar
Nearest Town Distance: 42 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 175038
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Garahan (251) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 353 people, 149 hectares of reported area and Sundarnagar as the nearest town reference for Garahan (251), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictMandi

Sub-districtNihri

CD BlockSundarnagar

Garahan (251) falls under Nihri Sub-district in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 015578.
The record lists 353 people living in 66 households.
The reported village area is 149 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 Density236.91 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size5.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share75.07%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share6.8%Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share7.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Garahan (251) in the official administrative record. Census village code 015578 and Sundarnagar CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 027
Sub-district Census Code: 00138
Village Census Code: 015578
CD Block Code: 0034
CD Block Name: Sundarnagar

Location and Distance

Sundarnagar is the nearest town listed for Garahan (251), about 42 km away. Mandi is listed as the district headquarters at about 67 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Nihri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 12 km
District Headquarter: Mandi
Distance from District Headquarter: 67 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Town: 42 km
Total Geographical Area: 149 hectares
Area: 1.49 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 353 people in 66 households, with 189 male residents and 164 female residents. The average household size is 5.35, and SC share is 75.07% and ST share is 6.8% for Garahan (251). Population density works out to about 236.91 people per sq km.

Total Households: 66
Total Population: 353
Male Population: 189
Female Population: 164
Sex Ratio: 867.72
Average Household Size: 5.35
SC Population: 265
SC Male Population: 140
SC Female Population: 125
SC Population Share: 75.07
ST Population: 24
ST Male Population: 14
ST Female Population: 10
ST Population Share: 6.8
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Garahan (251) 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 Garahan (251) 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 Garahan (251) 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 Garahan (251) 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 Garahan (251) 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 Garahan (251) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and 0, net sown area is 28 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares (7.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second: Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 5.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 114 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 28.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 26 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 2.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares: 2 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Garahan (251) village located?

Garahan (251) is in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Garahan (251) village in?

Garahan (251) village is in Mandi district.

Which state is Garahan (251) village in?

Garahan (251) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Garahan (251) under?

Garahan (251) comes under Nihri Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Garahan (251)?

The Census village code of Garahan (251) is 015578.

What is the population of Garahan (251) village?

The village record lists 353 people and 66 households for Garahan (251).

How many households are in Garahan (251) village?

The village record lists 66 households for Garahan (251).

What is the male and female population of Garahan (251)?

The record lists 189 male residents and 164 female residents for Garahan (251).

What is the sex ratio of Garahan (251) village?

The sex ratio of Garahan (251) is 867.72 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Garahan (251) village?

The reported geographical area of Garahan (251) is 149 hectares.

What is the population density of Garahan (251) village?

The approximate population density of Garahan (251) is 236.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Garahan (251)?

The nearest town listed for Garahan (251) is Sundarnagar, about 42 km away.

How far is Garahan (251) from the district headquarters?

Garahan (251) is about 67 km from Mandi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Garahan (251) from the sub-district headquarters?

Garahan (251) is about 12 km from Nihri, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Garahan (251)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Garahan (251).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Garahan (251)?

For Garahan (251), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and 0, net sown area is 28 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Garahan (251).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Garahan (251).

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.