Indian Village Directory

Kandhar (8/2) Village

Kandhar (8/2) is an inhabited village in Rampur Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023513, the Census 2011 record lists 339 people in 79 households and the reported area is 603.58 hectares. The local references include Rampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rampur at about 44 km.

In short:

Kandhar (8/2) is a village in Rampur Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 023513 and 339 people in 79 households.

Village Code023513
Population339
Households79
Area603.58 hectares
Nearest TownRampur

Detailed village profile

Kandhar (8/2) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 339 people, 603.58 hectares of reported area and Rampur as the nearest town reference for Kandhar (8/2), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Rampur
CD Block Rampur
  • Kandhar (8/2) falls under Rampur Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 023513.
  • The record lists 339 people living in 79 households.
  • The reported village area is 603.58 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rampur.
  • 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
Kandhar (8/2)
Census Village Code
023513
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rampur
Sub-district Census Code
00177
CD Block
Rampur
Households
79
Population
339
Male Population
177
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
915.25
Area
603.58 hectares
Area
6.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Rampur
Nearest Town Distance
44 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172101
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 56.16 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.29 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 36.87% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kandhar (8/2) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023513 and Rampur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00177
Village Census Code
023513
CD Block Code
0065
CD Block Name
Rampur

Location and Distance

Rampur is the nearest town listed for Kandhar (8/2), about 44 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 166 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rampur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
44 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
166 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
44 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Rampur
Distance from Nearest Town
44 km
Total Geographical Area
603.58 hectares
Area
6.04 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 339 people in 79 households, with 177 male residents and 162 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 36.87% and ST share is 0% for Kandhar (8/2). Population density works out to about 56.16 people per sq km.

Total Households
79
Total Population
339
Male Population
177
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
915.25
Average Household Size
4.29
SC Population
125
SC Male Population
63
SC Female Population
62
SC Population Share
36.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kandhar (8/2) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kandhar (8/2) 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kandhar (8/2) 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kandhar (8/2) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kandhar (8/2) 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 Kandhar (8/2) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 22.29 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
371.89 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.96
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
150.53 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.18 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
31.53 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.29
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22.29 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kandhar (8/2)

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
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 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
Punjab National Bank ATM 172101 Shimla Rampur(t) Tyawal (53) Main Road Jeori Jeori, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 172101
State Bank of India ATM 172101 Shimla Rampur(t) Tyawal (53) Distt Shimla Vpo Jeori Tehsil Rampur, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 172101
State Bank of India ATM 172101 Shimla Rampur(t) Ganwi (35) Ganwi, Teh.rampur Teh Rampur, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 172101

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 Kandhar (8/2) village located?

Kandhar (8/2) is in Rampur Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kandhar (8/2) village in?

Kandhar (8/2) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Kandhar (8/2) village in?

Kandhar (8/2) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kandhar (8/2) under?

Kandhar (8/2) comes under Rampur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kandhar (8/2)?

The Census village code of Kandhar (8/2) is 023513.

What is the population of Kandhar (8/2) village?

The village record lists 339 people and 79 households for Kandhar (8/2).

How many households are in Kandhar (8/2) village?

The village record lists 79 households for Kandhar (8/2).

What is the male and female population of Kandhar (8/2)?

The record lists 177 male residents and 162 female residents for Kandhar (8/2).

What is the sex ratio of Kandhar (8/2) village?

The sex ratio of Kandhar (8/2) is 915.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kandhar (8/2) village?

The reported geographical area of Kandhar (8/2) is 603.58 hectares.

What is the population density of Kandhar (8/2) village?

The approximate population density of Kandhar (8/2) is 56.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kandhar (8/2)?

The nearest town listed for Kandhar (8/2) is Rampur, about 44 km away.

How far is Kandhar (8/2) from the district headquarters?

Kandhar (8/2) is about 166 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kandhar (8/2) from the sub-district headquarters?

Kandhar (8/2) is about 44 km from Rampur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kandhar (8/2)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Kandhar (8/2).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kandhar (8/2)?

For Kandhar (8/2), reported agricultural commodities include Maize and Wheat and net sown area is 22.29 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kandhar (8/2)?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kandhar (8/2). These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kandhar (8/2).

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.