Indian Village Directory

Parashan (130) Village

Parashan (130) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023807, the Census 2011 record lists 179 people in 37 households and the reported area is 46.53 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 37 km.

In short:

Parashan (130) is a village in Kumharsain Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023807 and 179 people in 37 households.

Village Code023807
Population179
Households37
Area46.53 hectares
Nearest TownNarkanda

Detailed village profile

Parashan (130) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 179 people, 46.53 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Parashan (130), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Kumharsain
CD Block Narkanda
  • Parashan (130) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 023807.
  • The record lists 179 people living in 37 households.
  • The reported village area is 46.53 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
Parashan (130)
Census Village Code
023807
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
37
Population
179
Male Population
90
Female Population
89
Sex Ratio
988.89
Area
46.53 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Nearest Town Distance
37 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 384.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.84 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 68.16% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Parashan (130) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023807 and Narkanda CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00179
Village Census Code
023807
CD Block Code
0067
CD Block Name
Narkanda

Location and Distance

Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Parashan (130), about 37 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 112 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumharsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
112 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Town
37 km
Total Geographical Area
46.53 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 179 people in 37 households, with 90 male residents and 89 female residents. The average household size is 4.84, and SC share is 68.16% and ST share is 0% for Parashan (130). Population density works out to about 384.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
37
Total Population
179
Male Population
90
Female Population
89
Sex Ratio
988.89
Average Household Size
4.84
SC Population
122
SC Male Population
66
SC Female Population
56
SC Population Share
68.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Parashan (130) 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Parashan (130). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Parashan (130) 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
0.65 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Parashan (130) include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Parashan (130) include commercial bank, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Parashan (130) 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 Parashan (130) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Apple and net sown area is 20.54 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Apple
Forest Area In Hectares
20.56 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.7
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.08 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
20.54
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.54 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 Parashan (130) village located?

Parashan (130) is in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Parashan (130) village in?

Parashan (130) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Parashan (130) village in?

Parashan (130) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Parashan (130) under?

Parashan (130) comes under Kumharsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Parashan (130)?

The Census village code of Parashan (130) is 023807.

What is the population of Parashan (130) village?

The village record lists 179 people and 37 households for Parashan (130).

How many households are in Parashan (130) village?

The village record lists 37 households for Parashan (130).

What is the male and female population of Parashan (130)?

The record lists 90 male residents and 89 female residents for Parashan (130).

What is the sex ratio of Parashan (130) village?

The sex ratio of Parashan (130) is 988.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Parashan (130) village?

The reported geographical area of Parashan (130) is 46.53 hectares.

What is the population density of Parashan (130) village?

The approximate population density of Parashan (130) is 384.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Parashan (130)?

The nearest town listed for Parashan (130) is Narkanda, about 37 km away.

How far is Parashan (130) from the district headquarters?

Parashan (130) is about 112 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Parashan (130) from the sub-district headquarters?

Parashan (130) is about 21 km from Kumharsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Parashan (130)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Parashan (130).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Parashan (130)?

For Parashan (130), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Apple and net sown area is 20.54 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Parashan (130).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Parashan (130).

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.