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Sapela (137) Village

Sapela (137) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023826, the Census 2011 record lists 142 people in 29 households and the reported area is 46.72 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Sapela (137) is a village in Kumharsain Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023826 and 142 people in 29 households.
Village Code023826
Population142
Households29
Area46.72 hectares
Nearest TownNarkanda

Key Village Facts

Village
Sapela (137)
Census Village Code
023826
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
29
Population
142
Male Population
69
Female Population
73
Sex Ratio
1,057.97
Area
46.72 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172027
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sapela (137) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 142 people, 46.72 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Sapela (137), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtKumharsain
CD BlockNarkanda
  • Sapela (137) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 023826.
  • The record lists 142 people living in 29 households.
  • The reported village area is 46.72 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density303.94 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.9 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sapela (137) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023826 and Narkanda CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00179
Village Census Code
023826
CD Block Code
0067
CD Block Name
Narkanda

Location and Distance

Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Sapela (137), about 32 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 108 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kumharsain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
108 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Narkanda
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
46.72 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 142 people in 29 households, with 69 male residents and 73 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Sapela (137). Population density works out to about 303.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
29
Total Population
142
Male Population
69
Female Population
73
Sex Ratio
1,057.97
Average Household Size
4.9
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sapela (137) 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 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sapela (137) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sapela (137) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sapela (137) 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 Sapela (137) show that net sown area is 27.44 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
12.71 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.54
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.03 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
27.44
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
27.44 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sapela (137) village located?

Sapela (137) is in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sapela (137) village in?

Sapela (137) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Sapela (137) village in?

Sapela (137) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sapela (137) under?

Sapela (137) comes under Kumharsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sapela (137)?

The Census village code of Sapela (137) is 023826.

What is the population of Sapela (137) village?

The village record lists 142 people and 29 households for Sapela (137).

How many households are in Sapela (137) village?

The village record lists 29 households for Sapela (137).

What is the male and female population of Sapela (137)?

The record lists 69 male residents and 73 female residents for Sapela (137).

What is the sex ratio of Sapela (137) village?

The sex ratio of Sapela (137) is 1,057.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sapela (137) village?

The reported geographical area of Sapela (137) is 46.72 hectares.

What is the population density of Sapela (137) village?

The approximate population density of Sapela (137) is 303.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sapela (137)?

The nearest town listed for Sapela (137) is Narkanda, about 32 km away.

How far is Sapela (137) from the district headquarters?

Sapela (137) is about 108 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sapela (137) from the sub-district headquarters?

Sapela (137) is about 18 km from Kumharsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sapela (137)?

For Sapela (137), net sown area is 27.44 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sapela (137).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sapela (137).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Sapela (137).

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.