Indian Village Directory

Chekul (155) Village

Chekul (155) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023834, the Census 2011 record lists 54 people in 14 households and the reported area is 100.56 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 49 km.

In short:

Chekul (155) is a village in Kumharsain Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023834 and 54 people in 14 households.

Village Code023834
Population54
Households14
Area100.56 hectares
Nearest TownNarkanda

Detailed village profile

Chekul (155) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 54 people, 100.56 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Chekul (155), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Kumharsain
CD Block Narkanda
  • Chekul (155) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 023834.
  • The record lists 54 people living in 14 households.
  • The reported village area is 100.56 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Chekul (155)
Census Village Code
023834
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
14
Population
54
Male Population
30
Female Population
24
Sex Ratio
800
Area
100.56 hectares
Area
1.01 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 53.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.86 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chekul (155) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023834 and Narkanda CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00179
Village Census Code
023834
CD Block Code
0067
CD Block Name
Narkanda

Location and Distance

Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Chekul (155), 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
100.56 hectares
Area
1.01 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 54 people in 14 households, with 30 male residents and 24 female residents. The average household size is 3.86, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Chekul (155). Population density works out to about 53.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
14
Total Population
54
Male Population
30
Female Population
24
Sex Ratio
800
Average Household Size
3.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chekul (155) 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
3.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chekul (155) include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chekul (155) 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 Chekul (155) 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 Chekul (155) show that net sown area is 8.84 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.21
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
56.11 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
29.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
8.84
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.84 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chekul (155) village located?

Chekul (155) is in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chekul (155) village in?

Chekul (155) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Chekul (155) village in?

Chekul (155) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chekul (155) under?

Chekul (155) comes under Kumharsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chekul (155)?

The Census village code of Chekul (155) is 023834.

What is the population of Chekul (155) village?

The village record lists 54 people and 14 households for Chekul (155).

How many households are in Chekul (155) village?

The village record lists 14 households for Chekul (155).

What is the male and female population of Chekul (155)?

The record lists 30 male residents and 24 female residents for Chekul (155).

What is the sex ratio of Chekul (155) village?

The sex ratio of Chekul (155) is 800 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chekul (155) village?

The reported geographical area of Chekul (155) is 100.56 hectares.

What is the population density of Chekul (155) village?

The approximate population density of Chekul (155) is 53.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chekul (155)?

The nearest town listed for Chekul (155) is Narkanda, about 49 km away.

How far is Chekul (155) from the district headquarters?

Chekul (155) is about 137 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chekul (155) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chekul (155) is about 29 km from Kumharsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chekul (155)?

For Chekul (155), net sown area is 8.84 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chekul (155).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chekul (155).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Chekul (155).

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.