Kowahra (123) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023855, the Census 2011 record lists 186 people in 39 households and the reported area is 40 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 40 km.
In short:
Kowahra (123) is a village in Kumharsain Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023855 and 186 people in 39 households.
Village Code023855
Population186
Households39
Area40 hectares
Nearest TownNarkanda
Detailed village profile
Kowahra (123) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 186 people, 40 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Kowahra (123), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kowahra (123) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 023855.
The record lists 186 people living in 39 households.
The reported village area is 40 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Kowahra (123)
Census Village Code
023855
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
39
Population
186
Male Population
90
Female Population
96
Sex Ratio
1,066.67
Area
40 hectares
Area
0.4 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172030
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 Density465 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.77 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share43.01%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kowahra (123) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023855 and Narkanda CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00179
Village Census Code
023855
CD Block Code
0067
CD Block Name
Narkanda
Location and Distance
Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Kowahra (123), about 40 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
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
40 hectares
Area
0.4 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 186 people in 39 households, with 90 male residents and 96 female residents. The average household size is 4.77, and SC share is 43.01% and ST share is 0% for Kowahra (123). Population density works out to about 465 people per sq km.
Total Households
39
Total Population
186
Male Population
90
Female Population
96
Sex Ratio
1,066.67
Average Household Size
4.77
SC Population
80
SC Male Population
39
SC Female Population
41
SC Population Share
43.01
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kowahra (123) 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 Kowahra (123) 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
2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kowahra (123) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kowahra (123) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kowahra (123) 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 Kowahra (123) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Pulses, net sown area is 16 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares (12.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
14 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2 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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
1
50%
State Bank of India
1
50%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
ATM
172030
Shimla
Kumharsain(t)
Barubagh (13)
Himachal Pradesh-172030. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Vpo- Thanedar, District - Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 172030
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kowahra (123) village located?
Kowahra (123) is in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Which district is Kowahra (123) village in?
Kowahra (123) village is in Shimla district.
Which state is Kowahra (123) village in?
Kowahra (123) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Kowahra (123) under?
Kowahra (123) comes under Kumharsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kowahra (123)?
The Census village code of Kowahra (123) is 023855.
What is the population of Kowahra (123) village?
The village record lists 186 people and 39 households for Kowahra (123).
How many households are in Kowahra (123) village?
The village record lists 39 households for Kowahra (123).
What is the male and female population of Kowahra (123)?
The record lists 90 male residents and 96 female residents for Kowahra (123).
What is the sex ratio of Kowahra (123) village?
The sex ratio of Kowahra (123) is 1,066.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kowahra (123) village?
The reported geographical area of Kowahra (123) is 40 hectares.
What is the population density of Kowahra (123) village?
The approximate population density of Kowahra (123) is 465 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kowahra (123)?
The nearest town listed for Kowahra (123) is Narkanda, about 40 km away.
How far is Kowahra (123) from the district headquarters?
Kowahra (123) is about 105 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kowahra (123) from the sub-district headquarters?
Kowahra (123) is about 20 km from Kumharsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kowahra (123)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kowahra (123).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kowahra (123)?
For Kowahra (123), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Pulses, net sown area is 16 hectares and irrigated land is 2 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kowahra (123)?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kowahra (123). These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kowahra (123).
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.