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Hira (148) Village

Hira (148) is an inhabited village in Cheta Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 025641, the Census 2011 record lists 848 people in 167 households and the reported area is 117.87 hectares. The local references include Chaupal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chaupal at about 96 km.

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Quick answer: Hira (148) is a village in Cheta Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 025641 and 848 people in 167 households.
Village Code025641
Population848
Households167
Area117.87 hectares
Nearest TownChaupal

Key Village Facts

Village
Hira (148)
Census Village Code
025641
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Cheta
Sub-district Census Code
00186
CD Block
Chaupal
Households
167
Population
848
Male Population
444
Female Population
404
Sex Ratio
909.91
Area
117.87 hectares
Area
1.18 sq km
Nearest Town
Chaupal
Nearest Town Distance
96 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171217
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Hira (148) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 848 people, 117.87 hectares of reported area and Chaupal as the nearest town reference for Hira (148), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtCheta
CD BlockChaupal
  • Hira (148) falls under Cheta Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 025641.
  • The record lists 848 people living in 167 households.
  • The reported village area is 117.87 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chaupal.
  • 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 Density719.44 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share37.74%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Hira (148) in the official administrative record. Census village code 025641 and Chaupal CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00186
Village Census Code
025641
CD Block Code
0071
CD Block Name
Chaupal

Location and Distance

Chaupal is the nearest town listed for Hira (148), about 96 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 196 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kupvi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
196 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chaupal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
96 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chaupal
Distance from Nearest Town
96 km
Total Geographical Area
117.87 hectares
Area
1.18 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 848 people in 167 households, with 444 male residents and 404 female residents. The average household size is 5.08, and SC share is 37.74% and ST share is 0% for Hira (148). Population density works out to about 719.44 people per sq km.

Total Households
167
Total Population
848
Male Population
444
Female Population
404
Sex Ratio
909.91
Average Household Size
5.08
SC Population
320
SC Male Population
166
SC Female Population
154
SC Population Share
37.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Hira (148) list 1 government primary school, 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Hira (148). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Hira (148) 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9.42 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Hira (148) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Hira (148) include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Hira (148) 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 Hira (148) show that reported agricultural commodities include Apple and Pea and net sown area is 49.61 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Apple
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pea
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.47
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.66 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
45.71 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
49.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
49.61 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Hira (148)

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
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Uco Bank 1 100%

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
Uco Bank ATM 171217 Shimla Rohru(t) Kupri (87) Himachal Pradesh Vpo Kupvi Tehsil Chopal Distt. Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171217

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 Hira (148) village located?

Hira (148) is in Cheta Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Hira (148) village in?

Hira (148) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Hira (148) village in?

Hira (148) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Hira (148) under?

Hira (148) comes under Cheta Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Hira (148)?

The Census village code of Hira (148) is 025641.

What is the population of Hira (148) village?

The village record lists 848 people and 167 households for Hira (148).

How many households are in Hira (148) village?

The village record lists 167 households for Hira (148).

What is the male and female population of Hira (148)?

The record lists 444 male residents and 404 female residents for Hira (148).

What is the sex ratio of Hira (148) village?

The sex ratio of Hira (148) is 909.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Hira (148) village?

The reported geographical area of Hira (148) is 117.87 hectares.

What is the population density of Hira (148) village?

The approximate population density of Hira (148) is 719.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Hira (148)?

The nearest town listed for Hira (148) is Chaupal, about 96 km away.

How far is Hira (148) from the district headquarters?

Hira (148) is about 196 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Hira (148) from the sub-district headquarters?

Hira (148) is about 10 km from Kupvi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Hira (148)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Hira (148).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Hira (148)?

For Hira (148), reported agricultural commodities include Apple and Pea and net sown area is 49.61 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Hira (148)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Hira (148). 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 Hira (148).

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.