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Majhar (287) Village

Majhar (287) is an inhabited village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 024708, the Census 2011 record lists 125 people in 28 households and the reported area is 78 hectares. The local references include Basantpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shimla at about 31 km.

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Quick answer: Majhar (287) is a village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 024708 and 125 people in 28 households.
Village Code024708
Population125
Households28
Area78 hectares
Nearest TownShimla

Key Village Facts

Village
Majhar (287)
Census Village Code
024708
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
Basantpur
Households
28
Population
125
Male Population
62
Female Population
63
Sex Ratio
1,016.13
Area
78 hectares
Area
0.78 sq km
Nearest Town
Shimla
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171007
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Majhar (287) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 125 people, 78 hectares of reported area and Shimla as the nearest town reference for Majhar (287), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtShimla ( Rural )
CD BlockBasantpur
  • Majhar (287) falls under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 024708.
  • The record lists 125 people living in 28 households.
  • The reported village area is 78 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

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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density160.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.46 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share29.6%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Majhar (287) in the official administrative record. Census village code 024708 and Basantpur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00181
Village Census Code
024708
CD Block Code
0070
CD Block Name
Basantpur

Location and Distance

Shimla is the nearest town listed for Majhar (287), about 31 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
31 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
31 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
78 hectares
Area
0.78 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 125 people in 28 households, with 62 male residents and 63 female residents. The average household size is 4.46, and SC share is 29.6% and ST share is 0% for Majhar (287). Population density works out to about 160.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
28
Total Population
125
Male Population
62
Female Population
63
Sex Ratio
1,016.13
Average Household Size
4.46
SC Population
37
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
18
SC Population Share
29.6
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Majhar (287) 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Majhar (287) 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
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 Majhar (287) 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 Majhar (287) 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 Majhar (287) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 16 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Majhar (287)

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
4
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 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 2 50%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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
Indian Bank ATM 171007 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Mashobra (B) (246) Bpo Mashobra Sameti Premises, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171007
Punjab National Bank ATM 171007 Shimla Shimla Urban(t) Shimla (M Corp.) Shimla, Hp Sankat Mochan, Nh-22, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171007
State Bank of India ATM 171007 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Baldehan (293) V and P. O Baldehan Teh : Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171007
Indian Bank CRM 171007 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Mashobra (B) (246) Shimla District, V P O Mashobra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171007

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 Majhar (287) village located?

Majhar (287) is in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Majhar (287) village in?

Majhar (287) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Majhar (287) village in?

Majhar (287) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Majhar (287) under?

Majhar (287) comes under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Majhar (287)?

The Census village code of Majhar (287) is 024708.

What is the population of Majhar (287) village?

The village record lists 125 people and 28 households for Majhar (287).

How many households are in Majhar (287) village?

The village record lists 28 households for Majhar (287).

What is the male and female population of Majhar (287)?

The record lists 62 male residents and 63 female residents for Majhar (287).

What is the sex ratio of Majhar (287) village?

The sex ratio of Majhar (287) is 1,016.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Majhar (287) village?

The reported geographical area of Majhar (287) is 78 hectares.

What is the population density of Majhar (287) village?

The approximate population density of Majhar (287) is 160.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Majhar (287)?

The nearest town listed for Majhar (287) is Shimla, about 31 km away.

How far is Majhar (287) from the district headquarters?

Majhar (287) is about 31 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Majhar (287) from the sub-district headquarters?

Majhar (287) is about 31 km from Shimla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Majhar (287)?

For Majhar (287), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 16 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Majhar (287)?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Majhar (287). 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 Majhar (287).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Majhar (287).

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.