Indian Village Directory

Sarcha (56) Village

Sarcha (56) is an inhabited village in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 015676, the Census 2011 record lists 325 people in 58 households and the reported area is 158 hectares. The local references include Karsog CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sundarnagar at about 70 km.

In short:

Sarcha (56) is a village in Nihri Sub-district, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 015676 and 325 people in 58 households.

Village Code015676
Population325
Households58
Area158 hectares
Nearest TownSundarnagar

Detailed village profile

Sarcha (56) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 325 people, 158 hectares of reported area and Sundarnagar as the nearest town reference for Sarcha (56), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Mandi
Sub-district Nihri
CD Block Karsog
  • Sarcha (56) falls under Nihri Sub-district in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 015676.
  • The record lists 325 people living in 58 households.
  • The reported village area is 158 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.

Before You Use This Data

Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.

  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
  • The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.

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

Key Village Facts

Village
Sarcha (56)
Census Village Code
015676
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
Karsog
Households
58
Population
325
Male Population
168
Female Population
157
Sex Ratio
934.52
Area
158 hectares
Area
1.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
175046
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 205.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.6 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 27.69% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 2.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sarcha (56) in the official administrative record. Census village code 015676 and Karsog CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
027
Sub-district Census Code
00138
Village Census Code
015676
CD Block Code
0039
CD Block Name
Karsog

Location and Distance

Sundarnagar is the nearest town listed for Sarcha (56), about 70 km away. Mandi is listed as the district headquarters at about 92 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nihri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Mandi
Distance from District Headquarter
92 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
158 hectares
Area
1.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 325 people in 58 households, with 168 male residents and 157 female residents. The average household size is 5.6, and SC share is 27.69% and ST share is 0% for Sarcha (56). Population density works out to about 205.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
58
Total Population
325
Male Population
168
Female Population
157
Sex Ratio
934.52
Average Household Size
5.6
SC Population
90
SC Male Population
52
SC Female Population
38
SC Population Share
27.69
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sarcha (56) 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 Sarcha (56) 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sarcha (56) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sarcha (56) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sarcha (56) 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 Sarcha (56) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and 0, net sown area is 44 hectares and irrigated land is 1 hectares (2.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
56 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
44.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
43 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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.

Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMap

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sarcha (56) village located?

Sarcha (56) is in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sarcha (56) village in?

Sarcha (56) village is in Mandi district.

Which state is Sarcha (56) village in?

Sarcha (56) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sarcha (56) under?

Sarcha (56) comes under Nihri Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sarcha (56)?

The Census village code of Sarcha (56) is 015676.

What is the population of Sarcha (56) village?

The village record lists 325 people and 58 households for Sarcha (56).

How many households are in Sarcha (56) village?

The village record lists 58 households for Sarcha (56).

What is the male and female population of Sarcha (56)?

The record lists 168 male residents and 157 female residents for Sarcha (56).

What is the sex ratio of Sarcha (56) village?

The sex ratio of Sarcha (56) is 934.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sarcha (56) village?

The reported geographical area of Sarcha (56) is 158 hectares.

What is the population density of Sarcha (56) village?

The approximate population density of Sarcha (56) is 205.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sarcha (56)?

The nearest town listed for Sarcha (56) is Sundarnagar, about 70 km away.

How far is Sarcha (56) from the district headquarters?

Sarcha (56) is about 92 km from Mandi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sarcha (56) from the sub-district headquarters?

Sarcha (56) is about 35 km from Nihri, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sarcha (56)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sarcha (56).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sarcha (56)?

For Sarcha (56), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and 0, net sown area is 44 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 Sarcha (56).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sarcha (56).

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.