Indian Village Directory

Gaoncha (16) Village

Gaoncha (16) is an inhabited village in Nerua Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 025878, the Census 2011 record lists 194 people in 37 households and the reported area is 41.74 hectares. The local references include Chaupal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chaupal at about 35 km.

In short:

Gaoncha (16) is a village in Nerua Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 025878 and 194 people in 37 households.

Village Code025878
Population194
Households37
Area41.74 hectares
Nearest TownChaupal

Detailed village profile

Gaoncha (16) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 194 people, 41.74 hectares of reported area and Chaupal as the nearest town reference for Gaoncha (16), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Nerua
CD Block Chaupal
  • Gaoncha (16) falls under Nerua Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 025878.
  • The record lists 194 people living in 37 households.
  • The reported village area is 41.74 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chaupal.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gaoncha (16)
Census Village Code
025878
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nerua
Sub-district Census Code
00187
CD Block
Chaupal
Households
37
Population
194
Male Population
98
Female Population
96
Sex Ratio
979.59
Area
41.74 hectares
Area
0.42 sq km
Nearest Town
Chaupal
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171210
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 464.78 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.24 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 60.31% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 14% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gaoncha (16) in the official administrative record. Census village code 025878 and Chaupal CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00187
Village Census Code
025878
CD Block Code
0071
CD Block Name
Chaupal

Location and Distance

Chaupal is the nearest town listed for Gaoncha (16), about 35 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 135 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nerua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
135 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chaupal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chaupal
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
41.74 hectares
Area
0.42 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 194 people in 37 households, with 98 male residents and 96 female residents. The average household size is 5.24, and SC share is 60.31% and ST share is 0% for Gaoncha (16). Population density works out to about 464.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
37
Total Population
194
Male Population
98
Female Population
96
Sex Ratio
979.59
Average Household Size
5.24
SC Population
117
SC Male Population
60
SC Female Population
57
SC Population Share
60.31
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Gaoncha (16).

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.82 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gaoncha (16) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gaoncha (16) 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 Gaoncha (16) 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 Gaoncha (16) show that reported agricultural commodities include Tomato and Wheat, net sown area is 17.13 hectares and irrigated land is 2.4 hectares (14% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Tomato
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.64
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.28 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
12.87 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
17.13
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
14.73 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.4
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.4 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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gaoncha (16)

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 33%
Uco Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 171210 Shimla Nerua(s.t) Up Mahal Nerua (89/1) Himachal Pradesh Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Himalyan Public School Complex, Main Bazaar, Nerwa, Shimla, Shimla, Himac…
State Bank of India CRM 171210 Shimla Chaupal(t) Naura (121) State Bank of India, Kunwar Complex, Nerwa Nerwa Nerwa, Tehsil Chaupal, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171210
Uco Bank ATM 171210 Shimla Chaupal(t) Naura (121) Himachal Pradesh Uco Bank Nerwa Vpo Nerwa Tehsil Chopal Dist Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171210

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 Gaoncha (16) village located?

Gaoncha (16) is in Nerua Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Gaoncha (16) village in?

Gaoncha (16) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Gaoncha (16) village in?

Gaoncha (16) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gaoncha (16) under?

Gaoncha (16) comes under Nerua Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gaoncha (16)?

The Census village code of Gaoncha (16) is 025878.

What is the population of Gaoncha (16) village?

The village record lists 194 people and 37 households for Gaoncha (16).

How many households are in Gaoncha (16) village?

The village record lists 37 households for Gaoncha (16).

What is the male and female population of Gaoncha (16)?

The record lists 98 male residents and 96 female residents for Gaoncha (16).

What is the sex ratio of Gaoncha (16) village?

The sex ratio of Gaoncha (16) is 979.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gaoncha (16) village?

The reported geographical area of Gaoncha (16) is 41.74 hectares.

What is the population density of Gaoncha (16) village?

The approximate population density of Gaoncha (16) is 464.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gaoncha (16)?

The nearest town listed for Gaoncha (16) is Chaupal, about 35 km away.

How far is Gaoncha (16) from the district headquarters?

Gaoncha (16) is about 135 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gaoncha (16) from the sub-district headquarters?

Gaoncha (16) is about 9 km from Nerua, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gaoncha (16)?

For Gaoncha (16), reported agricultural commodities include Tomato and Wheat, net sown area is 17.13 hectares and irrigated land is 2.4 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gaoncha (16)?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gaoncha (16). These records include 3 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 Gaoncha (16).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gaoncha (16).

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.