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Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) Village

Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) is an inhabited village in Chirgaon Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 026588, the Census 2011 record lists 159 people in 29 households and the reported area is 137.08 hectares. The local references include Chauhara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rohru at about 22 km.

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Quick answer: Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) is a village in Chirgaon Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 026588 and 159 people in 29 households.

Village Code026588

Population159

Households29

Area137.08 hectares

Nearest TownRohru

Key Village Facts

Village: Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2)
Census Village Code: 026588
State: Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code: 02
District: Shimla
District Census Code: 033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Chirgaon
Sub-district Census Code: 00192
CD Block: Chauhara
Households: 29
Population: 159
Male Population: 86
Female Population: 73
Sex Ratio: 848.84
Area: 137.08 hectares
Area: 1.37 sq km
Nearest Town: Rohru
Nearest Town Distance: 22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 171224
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 159 people, 137.08 hectares of reported area and Rohru as the nearest town reference for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictShimla

Sub-districtChirgaon

CD BlockChauhara

Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) falls under Chirgaon Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 026588.
The record lists 159 people living in 29 households.
The reported village area is 137.08 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Rohru.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Density115.99 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size5.48 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share2.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) in the official administrative record. Census village code 026588 and Chauhara CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 033
Sub-district Census Code: 00192
Village Census Code: 026588
CD Block Code: 0074
CD Block Name: Chauhara

Location and Distance

Rohru is the nearest town listed for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2), about 22 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 132 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Chirgaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 18 km
District Headquarter: Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter: 132 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Rohru
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Rohru
Distance from Nearest Town: 22 km
Total Geographical Area: 137.08 hectares
Area: 1.37 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 159 people in 29 households, with 86 male residents and 73 female residents. The average household size is 5.48, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2). Population density works out to about 115.99 people per sq km.

Total Households: 29
Total Population: 159
Male Population: 86
Female Population: 73
Sex Ratio: 848.84
Average Household Size: 5.48
Village Status: Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) include 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
River Canal: Available
River Canal Functions All Year: Available
River Canal Functions in Summer: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc: Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) 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 Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) 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 Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Apple, net sown area is 37.08 hectares and irrigated land is 1 hectares (2.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second: Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third: Apple
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 100 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 37.08
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 36.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 1.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares: 1 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) village located?

Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) is in Chirgaon Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) village in?

Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) village in?

Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) under?

Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) comes under Chirgaon Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2)?

The Census village code of Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) is 026588.

What is the population of Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) village?

The village record lists 159 people and 29 households for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2).

How many households are in Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) village?

The village record lists 29 households for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2).

What is the male and female population of Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2)?

The record lists 86 male residents and 73 female residents for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2).

What is the sex ratio of Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) village?

The sex ratio of Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) is 848.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) village?

The reported geographical area of Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) is 137.08 hectares.

What is the population density of Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) village?

The approximate population density of Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) is 115.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2)?

The nearest town listed for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) is Rohru, about 22 km away.

How far is Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) from the district headquarters?

Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) is about 132 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) from the sub-district headquarters?

Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2) is about 18 km from Chirgaon, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2)?

For Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Apple, net sown area is 37.08 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 Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Gharshal Up Mahal (1/2).

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.