Indian Village Directory

Ghalaiya (54)) Village

Ghalaiya (54)) is an inhabited village in Kotkhai Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 026141, the Census 2011 record lists 75 people in 20 households and the reported area is 35.99 hectares. The local references include Jubbal-Kothkai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kotkhai at about 36 km.

In short:

Ghalaiya (54)) is a village in Kotkhai Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 026141 and 75 people in 20 households.

Village Code026141
Population75
Households20
Area35.99 hectares
Nearest TownKotkhai

Detailed village profile

Ghalaiya (54)) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 75 people, 35.99 hectares of reported area and Kotkhai as the nearest town reference for Ghalaiya (54)), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Kotkhai
CD Block Jubbal-Kothkai
  • Ghalaiya (54)) falls under Kotkhai Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 026141.
  • The record lists 75 people living in 20 households.
  • The reported village area is 35.99 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kotkhai.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghalaiya (54))
Census Village Code
026141
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kotkhai
Sub-district Census Code
00189
CD Block
Jubbal-Kothkai
Households
20
Population
75
Male Population
39
Female Population
36
Sex Ratio
923.08
Area
35.99 hectares
Area
0.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Kotkhai
Nearest Town Distance
36 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171204
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 208.39 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 6.67% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghalaiya (54)) in the official administrative record. Census village code 026141 and Jubbal-Kothkai CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00189
Village Census Code
026141
CD Block Code
0072
CD Block Name
Jubbal-Kothkai

Location and Distance

Kotkhai is the nearest town listed for Ghalaiya (54)), about 36 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 84 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kotkhai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
36 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
84 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kotkhai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Kotkhai
Distance from Nearest Town
36 km
Total Geographical Area
35.99 hectares
Area
0.36 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 75 people in 20 households, with 39 male residents and 36 female residents. The average household size is 3.75, and SC share is 6.67% and ST share is 0% for Ghalaiya (54)). Population density works out to about 208.39 people per sq km.

Total Households
20
Total Population
75
Male Population
39
Female Population
36
Sex Ratio
923.08
Average Household Size
3.75
SC Population
5
SC Male Population
3
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
6.67
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghalaiya (54)) 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.

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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghalaiya (54)) 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.22 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Ghalaiya (54)).

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghalaiya (54)) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghalaiya (54)) 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 Ghalaiya (54)) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Potato and net sown area is 15.1 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.39
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
15.73 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
15.1
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15.1 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghalaiya (54))

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not 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
State Bank of India 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
State Bank of India ATM 171204 Shimla Jubbal(t) Kiari (43) Teh Kotkhai Village and Post Office Kiari, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171204

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 Ghalaiya (54)) village located?

Ghalaiya (54)) is in Kotkhai Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Ghalaiya (54)) village in?

Ghalaiya (54)) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Ghalaiya (54)) village in?

Ghalaiya (54)) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Ghalaiya (54)) under?

Ghalaiya (54)) comes under Kotkhai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghalaiya (54))?

The Census village code of Ghalaiya (54)) is 026141.

What is the population of Ghalaiya (54)) village?

The village record lists 75 people and 20 households for Ghalaiya (54)).

How many households are in Ghalaiya (54)) village?

The village record lists 20 households for Ghalaiya (54)).

What is the male and female population of Ghalaiya (54))?

The record lists 39 male residents and 36 female residents for Ghalaiya (54)).

What is the sex ratio of Ghalaiya (54)) village?

The sex ratio of Ghalaiya (54)) is 923.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghalaiya (54)) village?

The reported geographical area of Ghalaiya (54)) is 35.99 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghalaiya (54)) village?

The approximate population density of Ghalaiya (54)) is 208.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghalaiya (54))?

The nearest town listed for Ghalaiya (54)) is Kotkhai, about 36 km away.

How far is Ghalaiya (54)) from the district headquarters?

Ghalaiya (54)) is about 84 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghalaiya (54)) from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghalaiya (54)) is about 36 km from Kotkhai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghalaiya (54))?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Ghalaiya (54)).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghalaiya (54))?

For Ghalaiya (54)), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Potato and net sown area is 15.1 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghalaiya (54))?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghalaiya (54)). 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 Ghalaiya (54)).

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.