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Arot (118) Village

Arot (118) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023848, the Census 2011 record lists 274 people in 55 households and the reported area is 82 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 46 km.

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Quick answer: Arot (118) is a village in Kumharsain Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023848 and 274 people in 55 households.

Village Code023848

Population274

Households55

Area82 hectares

Nearest TownNarkanda

Key Village Facts

Village: Arot (118)
Census Village Code: 023848
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: 55
Population: 274
Male Population: 133
Female Population: 141
Sex Ratio: 1,060.15
Area: 82 hectares
Area: 0.82 sq km
Nearest Town: Narkanda
Nearest Town Distance: 46 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 172027
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Arot (118) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 274 people, 82 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Arot (118), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictShimla

Sub-districtKumharsain

CD BlockNarkanda

Arot (118) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 023848.
The record lists 274 people living in 55 households.
The reported village area is 82 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 Density334.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size4.98 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share21.53%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Arot (118) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023848 and Narkanda CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 033
Sub-district Census Code: 00179
Village Census Code: 023848
CD Block Code: 0067
CD Block Name: Narkanda

Location and Distance

Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Arot (118), about 46 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 100 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Kumharsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 26 km
District Headquarter: Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter: 100 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 46 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Town: 46 km
Total Geographical Area: 82 hectares
Area: 0.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 274 people in 55 households, with 133 male residents and 141 female residents. The average household size is 4.98, and SC share is 21.53% and ST share is 0% for Arot (118). Population density works out to about 334.15 people per sq km.

Total Households: 55
Total Population: 274
Male Population: 133
Female Population: 141
Sex Ratio: 1,060.15
Average Household Size: 4.98
SC Population: 59
SC Male Population: 30
SC Female Population: 29
SC Population Share: 21.53
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Arot (118) 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 Arot (118) 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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Arot (118) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines: Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Major District Road: Available
Other District Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Arot (118) 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
Assembly Polling Station: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Arot (118) 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 Arot (118) show that net sown area is 15 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 12.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 14 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 10 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares: 31 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 15.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 15 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arot (118) village located?

Arot (118) is in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Arot (118) village in?

Arot (118) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Arot (118) village in?

Arot (118) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Arot (118) under?

Arot (118) comes under Kumharsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Arot (118)?

The Census village code of Arot (118) is 023848.

What is the population of Arot (118) village?

The village record lists 274 people and 55 households for Arot (118).

How many households are in Arot (118) village?

The village record lists 55 households for Arot (118).

What is the male and female population of Arot (118)?

The record lists 133 male residents and 141 female residents for Arot (118).

What is the sex ratio of Arot (118) village?

The sex ratio of Arot (118) is 1,060.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Arot (118) village?

The reported geographical area of Arot (118) is 82 hectares.

What is the population density of Arot (118) village?

The approximate population density of Arot (118) is 334.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Arot (118)?

The nearest town listed for Arot (118) is Narkanda, about 46 km away.

How far is Arot (118) from the district headquarters?

Arot (118) is about 100 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Arot (118) from the sub-district headquarters?

Arot (118) is about 26 km from Kumharsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Arot (118)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Arot (118).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Arot (118)?

For Arot (118), net sown area is 15 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Arot (118).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Arot (118).

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.