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Ahar (157) Village

Ahar (157) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023843, the Census 2011 record lists 234 people in 60 households and the reported area is 138.58 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 60 km.

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Quick answer: Ahar (157) is a village in Kumharsain Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023843 and 234 people in 60 households.
Village Code023843
Population234
Households60
Area138.58 hectares
Nearest TownNarkanda

Key Village Facts

Village
Ahar (157)
Census Village Code
023843
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kumharsain
Sub-district Census Code
00179
CD Block
Narkanda
Households
60
Population
234
Male Population
121
Female Population
113
Sex Ratio
933.88
Area
138.58 hectares
Area
1.39 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Nearest Town Distance
60 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172027
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Ahar (157) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 234 people, 138.58 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Ahar (157), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtKumharsain
CD BlockNarkanda
  • Ahar (157) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 023843.
  • The record lists 234 people living in 60 households.
  • The reported village area is 138.58 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkanda.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density168.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share66.67%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ahar (157) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023843 and Narkanda CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00179
Village Census Code
023843
CD Block Code
0067
CD Block Name
Narkanda

Location and Distance

Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Ahar (157), about 60 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 152 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumharsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
42 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
152 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
138.58 hectares
Area
1.39 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 234 people in 60 households, with 121 male residents and 113 female residents. The average household size is 3.9, and SC share is 66.67% and ST share is 0% for Ahar (157). Population density works out to about 168.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
60
Total Population
234
Male Population
121
Female Population
113
Sex Ratio
933.88
Average Household Size
3.9
SC Population
156
SC Male Population
81
SC Female Population
75
SC Population Share
66.67
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ahar (157) 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ahar (157) 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9.43 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ahar (157) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ahar (157) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ahar (157) 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 Ahar (157) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 47.43 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.3
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
62.21 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
15.21 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
47.43
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
47.43 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ahar (157) village located?

Ahar (157) is in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Ahar (157) village in?

Ahar (157) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Ahar (157) village in?

Ahar (157) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Ahar (157) under?

Ahar (157) comes under Kumharsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ahar (157)?

The Census village code of Ahar (157) is 023843.

What is the population of Ahar (157) village?

The village record lists 234 people and 60 households for Ahar (157).

How many households are in Ahar (157) village?

The village record lists 60 households for Ahar (157).

What is the male and female population of Ahar (157)?

The record lists 121 male residents and 113 female residents for Ahar (157).

What is the sex ratio of Ahar (157) village?

The sex ratio of Ahar (157) is 933.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ahar (157) village?

The reported geographical area of Ahar (157) is 138.58 hectares.

What is the population density of Ahar (157) village?

The approximate population density of Ahar (157) is 168.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ahar (157)?

The nearest town listed for Ahar (157) is Narkanda, about 60 km away.

How far is Ahar (157) from the district headquarters?

Ahar (157) is about 152 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ahar (157) from the sub-district headquarters?

Ahar (157) is about 42 km from Kumharsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ahar (157)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Ahar (157).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ahar (157)?

For Ahar (157), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 47.43 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Ahar (157).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Ahar (157).

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.