Indian Village Directory

Karal (32) Village

Karal (32) is an inhabited village in Kotkhai Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 026153, the Census 2011 record lists 92 people in 22 households and the reported area is 56.68 hectares. The local references include Jubbal-Kothkai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kotkhai at about 28 km.

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Quick answer: Karal (32) is a village in Kotkhai Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 026153 and 92 people in 22 households.
Village Code026153
Population92
Households22
Area56.68 hectares
Nearest TownKotkhai

Key Village Facts

Village
Karal (32)
Census Village Code
026153
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
22
Population
92
Male Population
44
Female Population
48
Sex Ratio
1,090.91
Area
56.68 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km
Nearest Town
Kotkhai
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171204
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Karal (32) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 92 people, 56.68 hectares of reported area and Kotkhai as the nearest town reference for Karal (32), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtKotkhai
CD BlockJubbal-Kothkai
  • Karal (32) falls under Kotkhai Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 026153.
  • The record lists 92 people living in 22 households.
  • The reported village area is 56.68 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density162.31 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.18 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.48%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Karal (32) in the official administrative record. Census village code 026153 and Jubbal-Kothkai CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00189
Village Census Code
026153
CD Block Code
0072
CD Block Name
Jubbal-Kothkai

Location and Distance

Kotkhai is the nearest town listed for Karal (32), about 28 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kotkhai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
75 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kotkhai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Kotkhai
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
56.68 hectares
Area
0.57 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 92 people in 22 households, with 44 male residents and 48 female residents. The average household size is 4.18, and SC share is 18.48% and ST share is 0% for Karal (32). Population density works out to about 162.31 people per sq km.

Total Households
22
Total Population
92
Male Population
44
Female Population
48
Sex Ratio
1,090.91
Average Household Size
4.18
SC Population
17
SC Male Population
9
SC Female Population
8
SC Population Share
18.48
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Karal (32) 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 Karal (32) 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.57 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Karal (32).

Telephone Landlines
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Karal (32) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Karal (32) 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 Karal (32) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 21.84 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
22.29 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.47
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9.51 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
21.84
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.84 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Karal (32)

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.

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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
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 Karal (32) village located?

Karal (32) is in Kotkhai Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Karal (32) village in?

Karal (32) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Karal (32) village in?

Karal (32) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Karal (32) under?

Karal (32) comes under Kotkhai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Karal (32)?

The Census village code of Karal (32) is 026153.

What is the population of Karal (32) village?

The village record lists 92 people and 22 households for Karal (32).

How many households are in Karal (32) village?

The village record lists 22 households for Karal (32).

What is the male and female population of Karal (32)?

The record lists 44 male residents and 48 female residents for Karal (32).

What is the sex ratio of Karal (32) village?

The sex ratio of Karal (32) is 1,090.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Karal (32) village?

The reported geographical area of Karal (32) is 56.68 hectares.

What is the population density of Karal (32) village?

The approximate population density of Karal (32) is 162.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Karal (32)?

The nearest town listed for Karal (32) is Kotkhai, about 28 km away.

How far is Karal (32) from the district headquarters?

Karal (32) is about 75 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Karal (32) from the sub-district headquarters?

Karal (32) is about 28 km from Kotkhai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Karal (32)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Karal (32).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Karal (32)?

For Karal (32), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 21.84 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Karal (32)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Karal (32). 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 Karal (32).

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.