Indian Village Directory

Chamyala (161) Village

Chamyala (161) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023841, the Census 2011 record lists 102 people in 24 households and the reported area is 63.75 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 49 km.

In short:

Chamyala (161) is a village in Kumharsain Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023841 and 102 people in 24 households.

Village Code023841
Population102
Households24
Area63.75 hectares
Nearest TownNarkanda

Detailed village profile

Chamyala (161) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 102 people, 63.75 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Chamyala (161), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Kumharsain
CD Block Narkanda
  • Chamyala (161) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 023841.
  • The record lists 102 people living in 24 households.
  • The reported village area is 63.75 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 Village Facts

Village
Chamyala (161)
Census Village Code
023841
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
24
Population
102
Male Population
50
Female Population
52
Sex Ratio
1,040
Area
63.75 hectares
Area
0.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Nearest Town Distance
49 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 Density 160 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.25 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 45.1% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chamyala (161) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023841 and Narkanda CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00179
Village Census Code
023841
CD Block Code
0067
CD Block Name
Narkanda

Location and Distance

Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Chamyala (161), about 49 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 137 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumharsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
29 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
137 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
49 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Town
49 km
Total Geographical Area
63.75 hectares
Area
0.64 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 102 people in 24 households, with 50 male residents and 52 female residents. The average household size is 4.25, and SC share is 45.1% and ST share is 0% for Chamyala (161). Population density works out to about 160 people per sq km.

Total Households
24
Total Population
102
Male Population
50
Female Population
52
Sex Ratio
1,040
Average Household Size
4.25
SC Population
46
SC Male Population
22
SC Female Population
24
SC Population Share
45.1
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chamyala (161) 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chamyala (161) 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
4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Chamyala (161).

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chamyala (161) 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 Chamyala (161) 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 Chamyala (161) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Apple and net sown area is 20.56 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
10.05
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
28.04 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.56
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.56 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

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chamyala (161) village located?

Chamyala (161) is in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chamyala (161) village in?

Chamyala (161) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Chamyala (161) village in?

Chamyala (161) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chamyala (161) under?

Chamyala (161) comes under Kumharsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chamyala (161)?

The Census village code of Chamyala (161) is 023841.

What is the population of Chamyala (161) village?

The village record lists 102 people and 24 households for Chamyala (161).

How many households are in Chamyala (161) village?

The village record lists 24 households for Chamyala (161).

What is the male and female population of Chamyala (161)?

The record lists 50 male residents and 52 female residents for Chamyala (161).

What is the sex ratio of Chamyala (161) village?

The sex ratio of Chamyala (161) is 1,040 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chamyala (161) village?

The reported geographical area of Chamyala (161) is 63.75 hectares.

What is the population density of Chamyala (161) village?

The approximate population density of Chamyala (161) is 160 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chamyala (161)?

The nearest town listed for Chamyala (161) is Narkanda, about 49 km away.

How far is Chamyala (161) from the district headquarters?

Chamyala (161) is about 137 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chamyala (161) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chamyala (161) is about 29 km from Kumharsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chamyala (161)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Chamyala (161).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chamyala (161)?

For Chamyala (161), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Apple and net sown area is 20.56 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chamyala (161).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chamyala (161).

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.