Indian Village Directory

Kot (142) Village

Kot (142) is an inhabited village in Junga Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 024841, the Census 2011 record lists 445 people in 82 households and the reported area is 178.74 hectares. The local references include Mashobra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shimla at about 29 km.

In short:

Kot (142) is a village in Junga Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 024841 and 445 people in 82 households.

Village Code024841
Population445
Households82
Area178.74 hectares
Nearest TownShimla

Detailed village profile

Kot (142) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 445 people, 178.74 hectares of reported area and Shimla as the nearest town reference for Kot (142), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Junga
CD Block Mashobra
  • Kot (142) falls under Junga Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 024841.
  • The record lists 445 people living in 82 households.
  • The reported village area is 178.74 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Shimla.
  • 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
Kot (142)
Census Village Code
024841
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Junga
Sub-district Census Code
00183
CD Block
Mashobra
Households
82
Population
445
Male Population
221
Female Population
224
Sex Ratio
1,013.57
Area
178.74 hectares
Area
1.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Shimla
Nearest Town Distance
29 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
173216
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 248.96 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.43 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 64.49% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 13.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kot (142) in the official administrative record. Census village code 024841 and Mashobra CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00183
Village Census Code
024841
CD Block Code
0069
CD Block Name
Mashobra

Location and Distance

Shimla is the nearest town listed for Kot (142), about 29 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 29 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Junga
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
29 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
29 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Town
29 km
Total Geographical Area
178.74 hectares
Area
1.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 445 people in 82 households, with 221 male residents and 224 female residents. The average household size is 5.43, and SC share is 64.49% and ST share is 0% for Kot (142). Population density works out to about 248.96 people per sq km.

Total Households
82
Total Population
445
Male Population
221
Female Population
224
Sex Ratio
1,013.57
Average Household Size
5.43
SC Population
287
SC Male Population
143
SC Female Population
144
SC Population Share
64.49
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kot (142) 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kot (142). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kot (142) include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.29 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kot (142) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kot (142) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kot (142) 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 Kot (142) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley, net sown area is 30.1 hectares and irrigated land is 3.93 hectares (13.1% 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
Barley
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
23.68
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
58.89 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
57.69 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.01 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.08 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
30.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26.17 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.93
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
3.93 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kot (142) village located?

Kot (142) is in Junga Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kot (142) village in?

Kot (142) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Kot (142) village in?

Kot (142) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kot (142) under?

Kot (142) comes under Junga Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kot (142)?

The Census village code of Kot (142) is 024841.

What is the population of Kot (142) village?

The village record lists 445 people and 82 households for Kot (142).

How many households are in Kot (142) village?

The village record lists 82 households for Kot (142).

What is the male and female population of Kot (142)?

The record lists 221 male residents and 224 female residents for Kot (142).

What is the sex ratio of Kot (142) village?

The sex ratio of Kot (142) is 1,013.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kot (142) village?

The reported geographical area of Kot (142) is 178.74 hectares.

What is the population density of Kot (142) village?

The approximate population density of Kot (142) is 248.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kot (142)?

The nearest town listed for Kot (142) is Shimla, about 29 km away.

How far is Kot (142) from the district headquarters?

Kot (142) is about 29 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kot (142) from the sub-district headquarters?

Kot (142) is about 3 km from Junga, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kot (142)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kot (142).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kot (142)?

For Kot (142), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley, net sown area is 30.1 hectares and irrigated land is 3.93 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kot (142).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kot (142).

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.