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Dhenda (5/80) Village

Dhenda (5/80) is an inhabited village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 024563, the Census 2011 record lists 1,267 people in 296 households and the reported area is 47 hectares. The local references include Mashobra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shimla at about 9 km.

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Quick answer: Dhenda (5/80) is a village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 024563 and 1,267 people in 296 households.
Village Code024563
Population1,267
Households296
Area47 hectares
Nearest TownShimla

Key Village Facts

Village
Dhenda (5/80)
Census Village Code
024563
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
296
Population
1,267
Male Population
652
Female Population
615
Sex Ratio
943.25
Area
47 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Shimla
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171008
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dhenda (5/80) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,267 people, 47 hectares of reported area and Shimla as the nearest town reference for Dhenda (5/80), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtShimla ( Rural )
CD BlockMashobra
  • Dhenda (5/80) falls under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 024563.
  • The record lists 1,267 people living in 296 households.
  • The reported village area is 47 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, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density2,695.74 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.28 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.39%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dhenda (5/80) in the official administrative record. Census village code 024563 and Mashobra CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00181
Village Census Code
024563
CD Block Code
0069
CD Block Name
Mashobra

Location and Distance

Shimla is the nearest town listed for Dhenda (5/80), about 9 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
47 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,267 people in 296 households, with 652 male residents and 615 female residents. The average household size is 4.28, and SC share is 9.39% and ST share is 0% for Dhenda (5/80). Population density works out to about 2,695.74 people per sq km.

Total Households
296
Total Population
1,267
Male Population
652
Female Population
615
Sex Ratio
943.25
Average Household Size
4.28
SC Population
119
SC Male Population
56
SC Female Population
63
SC Population Share
9.39
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Dhenda (5/80), including counts where the source provides them.

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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dhenda (5/80) include hand pump water and 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dhenda (5/80) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
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 Dhenda (5/80) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dhenda (5/80) 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 Dhenda (5/80) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Barley and Wheat and net sown area is 3 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
26 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
3.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dhenda (5/80) village located?

Dhenda (5/80) is in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Dhenda (5/80) village in?

Dhenda (5/80) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Dhenda (5/80) village in?

Dhenda (5/80) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Dhenda (5/80) under?

Dhenda (5/80) comes under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dhenda (5/80)?

The Census village code of Dhenda (5/80) is 024563.

What is the population of Dhenda (5/80) village?

The village record lists 1,267 people and 296 households for Dhenda (5/80).

How many households are in Dhenda (5/80) village?

The village record lists 296 households for Dhenda (5/80).

What is the male and female population of Dhenda (5/80)?

The record lists 652 male residents and 615 female residents for Dhenda (5/80).

What is the sex ratio of Dhenda (5/80) village?

The sex ratio of Dhenda (5/80) is 943.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dhenda (5/80) village?

The reported geographical area of Dhenda (5/80) is 47 hectares.

What is the population density of Dhenda (5/80) village?

The approximate population density of Dhenda (5/80) is 2,695.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dhenda (5/80)?

The nearest town listed for Dhenda (5/80) is Shimla, about 9 km away.

How far is Dhenda (5/80) from the district headquarters?

Dhenda (5/80) is about 9 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dhenda (5/80) from the sub-district headquarters?

Dhenda (5/80) is about 9 km from Shimla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dhenda (5/80)?

For Dhenda (5/80), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Barley and Wheat and net sown area is 3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dhenda (5/80).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dhenda (5/80).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Dhenda (5/80).

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.