Banahar (147) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023815, the Census 2011 record lists 458 people in 101 households and the reported area is 244.98 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 44 km.
In short:
Banahar (147) is a village in Kumharsain Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023815 and 458 people in 101 households.
Village Code023815
Population458
Households101
Area244.98 hectares
Nearest TownNarkanda
Detailed village profile
Banahar (147) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 458 people, 244.98 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Banahar (147), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Banahar (147) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 023815.
The record lists 458 people living in 101 households.
The reported village area is 244.98 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Banahar (147)
Census Village Code
023815
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
101
Population
458
Male Population
228
Female Population
230
Sex Ratio
1,008.77
Area
244.98 hectares
Area
2.45 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Nearest Town Distance
44 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172027
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 Density186.95 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.53 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.38%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Banahar (147) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023815 and Narkanda CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00179
Village Census Code
023815
CD Block Code
0067
CD Block Name
Narkanda
Location and Distance
Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Banahar (147), about 44 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 110 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kumharsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
28 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
110 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
44 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Town
44 km
Total Geographical Area
244.98 hectares
Area
2.45 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 458 people in 101 households, with 228 male residents and 230 female residents. The average household size is 4.53, and SC share is 16.38% and ST share is 0% for Banahar (147). Population density works out to about 186.95 people per sq km.
Total Households
101
Total Population
458
Male Population
228
Female Population
230
Sex Ratio
1,008.77
Average Household Size
4.53
SC Population
75
SC Male Population
32
SC Female Population
43
SC Population Share
16.38
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Banahar (147) list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Banahar (147). Verify current services locally before medical use.
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Banahar (147) 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 Banahar (147) include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Banahar (147) 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Banahar (147) 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 Banahar (147) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Pulses and net sown area is 73.98 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
171 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
73.98
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
73.98 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
Map and Location
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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.