Indian Village Directory

Wachari (23) Village

Wachari (23) is an inhabited village in Chirgaon Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 026583, the Census 2011 record lists 295 people in 58 households and the reported area is 128.1 hectares. The local references include Chauhara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rohru at about 24 km.

In short:

Wachari (23) is a village in Chirgaon Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 026583 and 295 people in 58 households.

Village Code026583
Population295
Households58
Area128.1 hectares
Nearest TownRohru

Detailed village profile

Wachari (23) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 295 people, 128.1 hectares of reported area and Rohru as the nearest town reference for Wachari (23), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Chirgaon
CD Block Chauhara
  • Wachari (23) falls under Chirgaon Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 026583.
  • The record lists 295 people living in 58 households.
  • The reported village area is 128.1 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, 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 Village Facts

Village
Wachari (23)
Census Village Code
026583
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
58
Population
295
Male Population
147
Female Population
148
Sex Ratio
1,006.8
Area
128.1 hectares
Area
1.28 sq km
Nearest Town
Rohru
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171224
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 230.29 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.09 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.17% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Wachari (23) in the official administrative record. Census village code 026583 and Chauhara CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00192
Village Census Code
026583
CD Block Code
0074
CD Block Name
Chauhara

Location and Distance

Rohru is the nearest town listed for Wachari (23), about 24 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 135 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chirgaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
135 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rohru
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Rohru
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
128.1 hectares
Area
1.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 295 people in 58 households, with 147 male residents and 148 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 10.17% and ST share is 0% for Wachari (23). Population density works out to about 230.29 people per sq km.

Total Households
58
Total Population
295
Male Population
147
Female Population
148
Sex Ratio
1,006.8
Average Household Size
5.09
SC Population
30
SC Male Population
13
SC Female Population
17
SC Population Share
10.17
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Wachari (23) 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 Wachari (23) 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
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Wachari (23) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Wachari (23) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Wachari (23) 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 Wachari (23) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Paddy and net sown area is 4.34 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
19.96 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.15
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
75.3 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
23.35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
4.34
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.34 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

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wachari (23) village located?

Wachari (23) is in Chirgaon Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Wachari (23) village in?

Wachari (23) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Wachari (23) village in?

Wachari (23) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Wachari (23) under?

Wachari (23) comes under Chirgaon Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Wachari (23)?

The Census village code of Wachari (23) is 026583.

What is the population of Wachari (23) village?

The village record lists 295 people and 58 households for Wachari (23).

How many households are in Wachari (23) village?

The village record lists 58 households for Wachari (23).

What is the male and female population of Wachari (23)?

The record lists 147 male residents and 148 female residents for Wachari (23).

What is the sex ratio of Wachari (23) village?

The sex ratio of Wachari (23) is 1,006.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Wachari (23) village?

The reported geographical area of Wachari (23) is 128.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Wachari (23) village?

The approximate population density of Wachari (23) is 230.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Wachari (23)?

The nearest town listed for Wachari (23) is Rohru, about 24 km away.

How far is Wachari (23) from the district headquarters?

Wachari (23) is about 135 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Wachari (23) from the sub-district headquarters?

Wachari (23) is about 23 km from Chirgaon, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Wachari (23)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Wachari (23).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Wachari (23)?

For Wachari (23), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Paddy and net sown area is 4.34 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Wachari (23).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Wachari (23).

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.