Indian Village Directory

Ghandal (85) Village

Ghandal (85) is an inhabited village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 024324, the Census 2011 record lists 209 people in 43 households and the reported area is 114.93 hectares. The local references include Mashobra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jutogh at about 12 km.

In short:

Ghandal (85) is a village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 024324 and 209 people in 43 households.

Village Code024324
Population209
Households43
Area114.93 hectares
Nearest TownJutogh

Detailed village profile

Ghandal (85) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 209 people, 114.93 hectares of reported area and Jutogh as the nearest town reference for Ghandal (85), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Shimla ( Rural )
CD Block Mashobra
  • Ghandal (85) falls under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 024324.
  • The record lists 209 people living in 43 households.
  • The reported village area is 114.93 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jutogh.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Ghandal (85)
Census Village Code
024324
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
43
Population
209
Male Population
114
Female Population
95
Sex Ratio
833.33
Area
114.93 hectares
Area
1.15 sq km
Nearest Town
Jutogh
Nearest Town Distance
12 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171011
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 181.85 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.86 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 22.01% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Ghandal (85) in the official administrative record. Census village code 024324 and Mashobra CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00181
Village Census Code
024324
CD Block Code
0069
CD Block Name
Mashobra

Location and Distance

Jutogh is the nearest town listed for Ghandal (85), about 12 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 21 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
21 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jutogh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Jutogh
Distance from Nearest Town
12 km
Total Geographical Area
114.93 hectares
Area
1.15 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 209 people in 43 households, with 114 male residents and 95 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 22.01% and ST share is 0% for Ghandal (85). Population density works out to about 181.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
43
Total Population
209
Male Population
114
Female Population
95
Sex Ratio
833.33
Average Household Size
4.86
SC Population
46
SC Male Population
23
SC Female Population
23
SC Population Share
22.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Ghandal (85) list 2 government primary schools. 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
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Ghandal (85) 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
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
13.88 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Ghandal (85) 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
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
National Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Ghandal (85) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Ghandal (85) 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 Ghandal (85) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Maize and net sown area is 16.27 hectares. 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
9.35
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
69.03 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6.4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.27
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.27 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

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Ghandal (85)

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
8
Banks in Matched Records
5
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 5 62%
CRM 3 38%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 38%
Punjab National Bank 2 25%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 12%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 12%
Union Bank of India 1 12%

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 171011 Shimla Nankhari(s.t) Tutu (3) Bazar Tutu, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 171011 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Cheli Chounla (382) Himachal Pradesh -171011. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Airport Road, Totu, Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
State Bank of India ATM 171011 Shimla Shimla Urban(t) Shimla (M Corp.) Totu Totu Chowk, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 171011 Shimla Shimla Urban(t) Shimla (M Corp.) Po Totu, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171011 ICICI Bank Ltd, Mangal Bhawan, Airport Rood, Totu, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh…
Union Bank of India CRM 171011 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Parhech (63) Po Ghanahatti Shimla Bilaspur Road Main Road Drab Ka Jubbad, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
Punjab National Bank ATM 171011 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Taroot (41) Totu Pnb Bo, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
State Bank of India ATM 171011 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Dhani (345) Vpo Totu Dhanda, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011
State Bank of India ATM 171011 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Parhech (63) Tehsil/Dist.shimla P.O. Ghanahatti, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171011

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 Ghandal (85) village located?

Ghandal (85) is in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Ghandal (85) village in?

Ghandal (85) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Ghandal (85) village in?

Ghandal (85) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Ghandal (85) under?

Ghandal (85) comes under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Ghandal (85)?

The Census village code of Ghandal (85) is 024324.

What is the population of Ghandal (85) village?

The village record lists 209 people and 43 households for Ghandal (85).

How many households are in Ghandal (85) village?

The village record lists 43 households for Ghandal (85).

What is the male and female population of Ghandal (85)?

The record lists 114 male residents and 95 female residents for Ghandal (85).

What is the sex ratio of Ghandal (85) village?

The sex ratio of Ghandal (85) is 833.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Ghandal (85) village?

The reported geographical area of Ghandal (85) is 114.93 hectares.

What is the population density of Ghandal (85) village?

The approximate population density of Ghandal (85) is 181.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Ghandal (85)?

The nearest town listed for Ghandal (85) is Jutogh, about 12 km away.

How far is Ghandal (85) from the district headquarters?

Ghandal (85) is about 21 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Ghandal (85) from the sub-district headquarters?

Ghandal (85) is about 21 km from Shimla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Ghandal (85)?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Ghandal (85).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Ghandal (85)?

For Ghandal (85), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Barley and Maize and net sown area is 16.27 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Ghandal (85)?

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Ghandal (85). These records include 5 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 Ghandal (85).

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.