Indian Village Directory

Up Muhal Chaindel Village

Up Muhal Chaindel is an inhabited village in Kotkhai Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 026263, the Census 2011 record lists 278 people in 51 households and the reported area is 179.08 hectares. The local references include Jubbal-Kothkai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kotkhai at about 21 km.

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Quick answer: Up Muhal Chaindel is a village in Kotkhai Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 026263 and 278 people in 51 households.
Village Code026263
Population278
Households51
Area179.08 hectares
Nearest TownKotkhai

Key Village Facts

Village
Up Muhal Chaindel
Census Village Code
026263
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
51
Population
278
Male Population
138
Female Population
140
Sex Ratio
1,014.49
Area
179.08 hectares
Area
1.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Kotkhai
Nearest Town Distance
21 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171202
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Up Muhal Chaindel at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 278 people, 179.08 hectares of reported area and Kotkhai as the nearest town reference for Up Muhal Chaindel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtKotkhai
CD BlockJubbal-Kothkai
  • Up Muhal Chaindel falls under Kotkhai Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 026263.
  • The record lists 278 people living in 51 households.
  • The reported village area is 179.08 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 Density155.24 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share41.01%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Up Muhal Chaindel in the official administrative record. Census village code 026263 and Jubbal-Kothkai CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00189
Village Census Code
026263
CD Block Code
0072
CD Block Name
Jubbal-Kothkai

Location and Distance

Kotkhai is the nearest town listed for Up Muhal Chaindel, about 21 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kotkhai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kotkhai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Kotkhai
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
179.08 hectares
Area
1.79 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 278 people in 51 households, with 138 male residents and 140 female residents. The average household size is 5.45, and SC share is 41.01% and ST share is 0% for Up Muhal Chaindel. Population density works out to about 155.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
51
Total Population
278
Male Population
138
Female Population
140
Sex Ratio
1,014.49
Average Household Size
5.45
SC Population
114
SC Male Population
53
SC Female Population
61
SC Population Share
41.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Up Muhal Chaindel list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Up Muhal Chaindel. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Up Muhal Chaindel 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Up Muhal Chaindel.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Up Muhal Chaindel include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Up Muhal Chaindel 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 Up Muhal Chaindel show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Potato and net sown area is 25 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
5.08 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
143.0
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
25.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Up Muhal Chaindel

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.

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
8
Banks in Matched Records
5
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 7 88%
CRM 1 12%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 25%
State Bank of India 2 25%
Uco Bank 2 25%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 12%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 12%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 171202 Shimla Kotkhai(t) Kotkhai (Np) Shimla, Main Bazar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171202
State Bank of India CRM 171202 Shimla Kotkhai(t) Kotkhai (Np) Dist:shimla Kotkhai, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171202
ICICI Bank Limited ATM 171202 Shimla Chirgaon(t) Gumma (101) Gumma, Dist - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171202 ICICI Bank Ltd, Khasra No.1032/593, Main Market, Shimla, Himachal Prade…
Punjab National Bank ATM 171202 Shimla Chirgaon(t) Gumma (101) Vill.guma Vill. Guma Guma, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171202
Uco Bank ATM 171202 Shimla Kotkhai(t) Kotkhai (Np) H.P. P.O. and Tehsil - Kotkhai, Dist. - Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171202
State Bank of India ATM 171202 Shimla Kumharsain(t) Khaneti (45/1) Dayori, Tehsil-Kotkhai Dayori (Khaneti), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171202
Punjab National Bank ATM 171202 Shimla Kotkhai(t) Kotkhai (Np) Main Bazar Punjab National Bank Kotkhai, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171202
Uco Bank ATM 171202 Shimla Kotkhai(t) Guma (8) H.P.) VILL and Post-Gumma Teh- Kotkhai, Dist-Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171202

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 Up Muhal Chaindel village located?

Up Muhal Chaindel is in Kotkhai Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Up Muhal Chaindel village in?

Up Muhal Chaindel village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Up Muhal Chaindel village in?

Up Muhal Chaindel village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Up Muhal Chaindel under?

Up Muhal Chaindel comes under Kotkhai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Up Muhal Chaindel?

The Census village code of Up Muhal Chaindel is 026263.

What is the population of Up Muhal Chaindel village?

The village record lists 278 people and 51 households for Up Muhal Chaindel.

How many households are in Up Muhal Chaindel village?

The village record lists 51 households for Up Muhal Chaindel.

What is the male and female population of Up Muhal Chaindel?

The record lists 138 male residents and 140 female residents for Up Muhal Chaindel.

What is the sex ratio of Up Muhal Chaindel village?

The sex ratio of Up Muhal Chaindel is 1,014.49 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Up Muhal Chaindel village?

The reported geographical area of Up Muhal Chaindel is 179.08 hectares.

What is the population density of Up Muhal Chaindel village?

The approximate population density of Up Muhal Chaindel is 155.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Up Muhal Chaindel?

The nearest town listed for Up Muhal Chaindel is Kotkhai, about 21 km away.

How far is Up Muhal Chaindel from the district headquarters?

Up Muhal Chaindel is about 85 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Up Muhal Chaindel from the sub-district headquarters?

Up Muhal Chaindel is about 21 km from Kotkhai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Up Muhal Chaindel?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Up Muhal Chaindel.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Up Muhal Chaindel?

For Up Muhal Chaindel, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Potato and net sown area is 25 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Up Muhal Chaindel?

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Up Muhal Chaindel. These records include 5 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 Up Muhal Chaindel.

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.