Indian Village Directory

Bara Gaon (136) Village

Bara Gaon (136) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023812, the Census 2011 record lists 842 people in 190 households and the reported area is 306.29 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 42 km.

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Quick answer: Bara Gaon (136) is a village in Kumharsain Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023812 and 842 people in 190 households.
Village Code023812
Population842
Households190
Area306.29 hectares
Nearest TownNarkanda

Key Village Facts

Village
Bara Gaon (136)
Census Village Code
023812
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
190
Population
842
Male Population
407
Female Population
435
Sex Ratio
1,068.8
Area
306.29 hectares
Area
3.06 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Nearest Town Distance
42 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172027
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bara Gaon (136) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 842 people, 306.29 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Bara Gaon (136), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtKumharsain
CD BlockNarkanda
  • Bara Gaon (136) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 023812.
  • The record lists 842 people living in 190 households.
  • The reported village area is 306.29 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 Density274.9 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.43 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.83%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara Gaon (136) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023812 and Narkanda CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00179
Village Census Code
023812
CD Block Code
0067
CD Block Name
Narkanda

Location and Distance

Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Bara Gaon (136), about 42 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 105 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumharsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
105 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Town
42 km
Total Geographical Area
306.29 hectares
Area
3.06 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 842 people in 190 households, with 407 male residents and 435 female residents. The average household size is 4.43, and SC share is 19.83% and ST share is 0% for Bara Gaon (136). Population density works out to about 274.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
190
Total Population
842
Male Population
407
Female Population
435
Sex Ratio
1,068.8
Average Household Size
4.43
SC Population
167
SC Male Population
75
SC Female Population
92
SC Population Share
19.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bara Gaon (136) list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bara Gaon (136). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bara Gaon (136) 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
36.06 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bara Gaon (136) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bara Gaon (136) include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bara Gaon (136) 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 Bara Gaon (136) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Apple and net sown area is 119.47 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Apple
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
29.19
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10.2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
111.37 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
119.47
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
119.47 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bara Gaon (136) village located?

Bara Gaon (136) is in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bara Gaon (136) village in?

Bara Gaon (136) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Bara Gaon (136) village in?

Bara Gaon (136) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bara Gaon (136) under?

Bara Gaon (136) comes under Kumharsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bara Gaon (136)?

The Census village code of Bara Gaon (136) is 023812.

What is the population of Bara Gaon (136) village?

The village record lists 842 people and 190 households for Bara Gaon (136).

How many households are in Bara Gaon (136) village?

The village record lists 190 households for Bara Gaon (136).

What is the male and female population of Bara Gaon (136)?

The record lists 407 male residents and 435 female residents for Bara Gaon (136).

What is the sex ratio of Bara Gaon (136) village?

The sex ratio of Bara Gaon (136) is 1,068.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bara Gaon (136) village?

The reported geographical area of Bara Gaon (136) is 306.29 hectares.

What is the population density of Bara Gaon (136) village?

The approximate population density of Bara Gaon (136) is 274.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bara Gaon (136)?

The nearest town listed for Bara Gaon (136) is Narkanda, about 42 km away.

How far is Bara Gaon (136) from the district headquarters?

Bara Gaon (136) is about 105 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bara Gaon (136) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bara Gaon (136) is about 20 km from Kumharsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bara Gaon (136)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Bara Gaon (136).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bara Gaon (136)?

For Bara Gaon (136), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Apple and net sown area is 119.47 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bara Gaon (136).

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Bara Gaon (136).

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.