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Bhad (122) Village

Bhad (122) is an inhabited village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 024526, the Census 2011 record lists 243 people in 42 households and the reported area is 147 hectares. The local references include Mashobra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shimla at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Bhad (122) is a village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 024526 and 243 people in 42 households.
Village Code024526
Population243
Households42
Area147 hectares
Nearest TownShimla

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhad (122)
Census Village Code
024526
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shimla ( Rural )
Sub-district Census Code
00181
CD Block
Mashobra
Households
42
Population
243
Male Population
128
Female Population
115
Sex Ratio
898.44
Area
147 hectares
Area
1.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Shimla
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
173219
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhad (122) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 243 people, 147 hectares of reported area and Shimla as the nearest town reference for Bhad (122), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtShimla ( Rural )
CD BlockMashobra
  • Bhad (122) falls under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 024526.
  • The record lists 243 people living in 42 households.
  • The reported village area is 147 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Shimla.
  • 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 Density165.31 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share49.79%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhad (122) in the official administrative record. Census village code 024526 and Mashobra CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00181
Village Census Code
024526
CD Block Code
0069
CD Block Name
Mashobra

Location and Distance

Shimla is the nearest town listed for Bhad (122), about 20 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
147 hectares
Area
1.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 243 people in 42 households, with 128 male residents and 115 female residents. The average household size is 5.79, and SC share is 49.79% and ST share is 0% for Bhad (122). Population density works out to about 165.31 people per sq km.

Total Households
42
Total Population
243
Male Population
128
Female Population
115
Sex Ratio
898.44
Average Household Size
5.79
SC Population
121
SC Male Population
60
SC Female Population
61
SC Population Share
49.79
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhad (122) 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhad (122) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhad (122) 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 Bhad (122) 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 Bhad (122) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Maize, net sown area is 22 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares (18.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
109 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
4 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhad (122) village located?

Bhad (122) is in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bhad (122) village in?

Bhad (122) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Bhad (122) village in?

Bhad (122) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bhad (122) under?

Bhad (122) comes under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhad (122)?

The Census village code of Bhad (122) is 024526.

What is the population of Bhad (122) village?

The village record lists 243 people and 42 households for Bhad (122).

How many households are in Bhad (122) village?

The village record lists 42 households for Bhad (122).

What is the male and female population of Bhad (122)?

The record lists 128 male residents and 115 female residents for Bhad (122).

What is the sex ratio of Bhad (122) village?

The sex ratio of Bhad (122) is 898.44 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhad (122) village?

The reported geographical area of Bhad (122) is 147 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhad (122) village?

The approximate population density of Bhad (122) is 165.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhad (122)?

The nearest town listed for Bhad (122) is Shimla, about 20 km away.

How far is Bhad (122) from the district headquarters?

Bhad (122) is about 20 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhad (122) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhad (122) is about 20 km from Shimla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhad (122)?

For Bhad (122), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Maize, net sown area is 22 hectares and irrigated land is 4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bhad (122).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bhad (122).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bhad (122).

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.