Indian Village Directory

Dakana (161) Village

Dakana (161) is an inhabited village in Theog Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 025006, the Census 2011 record lists 177 people in 40 households and the reported area is 117.58 hectares. The local references include Theog CD Block and the nearest town reference is Theog at about 11 km.

In short:

Dakana (161) is a village in Theog Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 025006 and 177 people in 40 households.

Village Code025006

Population177

Households40

Area117.58 hectares

Nearest TownTheog

Detailed village profile

Dakana (161) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 177 people, 117.58 hectares of reported area and Theog as the nearest town reference for Dakana (161), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Himachal Pradesh

District Shimla

Sub-district Theog

CD Block Theog

Dakana (161) falls under Theog Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 025006.
The record lists 177 people living in 40 households.
The reported village area is 117.58 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Theog.
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: Dakana (161)
Census Village Code: 025006
State: Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code: 02
District: Shimla
District Census Code: 033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Theog
Sub-district Census Code: 00184
CD Block: Theog
Households: 40
Population: 177
Male Population: 95
Female Population: 82
Sex Ratio: 863.16
Area: 117.58 hectares
Area: 1.18 sq km
Nearest Town: Theog
Nearest Town Distance: 11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 171201
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 150.54 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 4.42 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 23.16% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dakana (161) in the official administrative record. Census village code 025006 and Theog CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 033
Sub-district Census Code: 00184
Village Census Code: 025006
CD Block Code: 0068
CD Block Name: Theog

Location and Distance

Theog is the nearest town listed for Dakana (161), about 11 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Theog
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 11 km
District Headquarter: Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter: 43 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Theog
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 11 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Theog
Distance from Nearest Town: 11 km
Total Geographical Area: 117.58 hectares
Area: 1.18 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 177 people in 40 households, with 95 male residents and 82 female residents. The average household size is 4.42, and SC share is 23.16% and ST share is 0% for Dakana (161). Population density works out to about 150.54 people per sq km.

Total Households: 40
Total Population: 177
Male Population: 95
Female Population: 82
Sex Ratio: 863.16
Average Household Size: 4.42
SC Population: 41
SC Male Population: 22
SC Female Population: 19
SC Population Share: 23.16
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dakana (161) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School: Available
Government Primary School Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dakana (161) include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
Uncovered Well: Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year: Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer: Available
Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year: Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer: Available
River Canal: Available
River Canal Functions All Year: Available
River Canal Functions in Summer: Available
Tank Pond Lake: Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year: Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 2.18 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dakana (161) 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
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 Dakana (161) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dakana (161) 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 Dakana (161) show that reported agricultural commodities include Vegetables and net sown area is 3.9 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 4.94
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 23.5 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 60.49 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares: 22.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 3.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 3.9 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

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dakana (161)

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: 9
Banks in Matched Records: 6
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 Type	Records	Share
ATM	6	67%
CRM	3	33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
State Bank of India	4	44%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.	1	11%
Indian Bank	1	11%
Punjab National Bank	1	11%
Uco Bank	1	11%

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
Bank	Type	PIN	District	Local Area	Centre	Address
Hdfc Bank Ltd.	ATM	171201	Shimla	Theog(t)	Theog (M CL)	Shimla Prem Ghat, Nh 22, Ward No 2, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171201
ICICI Bank Limited	CRM	171201	Shimla	Theog(t)	Theog (M CL)	Naya Bazar, Pushp Bhawan, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171201
Indian Bank	ATM	171201	Shimla	Theog(t)	Theog (M CL)	Rahighat, Theog Ward No:7, Theog, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171201
Punjab National Bank	ATM	171201	Shimla	Theog(t)	Theog (M CL)	Shimla Narkanda Road Punjab National Bank, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171201
State Bank of India	ATM	171201	Shimla	Theog(t)	Theog (M CL)	Bahu Plaza Rail Head Complex, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171201
Uco Bank	ATM	171201	Shimla	Theog(t)	Theog (M CL)	Hp Vpo Theog Teh. Theog Distt. Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171201
State Bank of India	CRM	171201	Shimla	Theog(t)	Theog (M CL)	Bahu Plaza Rail Head Complex, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171201

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 Dakana (161) village located?

Dakana (161) is in Theog Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Dakana (161) village in?

Dakana (161) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Dakana (161) village in?

Dakana (161) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Dakana (161) under?

Dakana (161) comes under Theog Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dakana (161)?

The Census village code of Dakana (161) is 025006.

What is the population of Dakana (161) village?

The village record lists 177 people and 40 households for Dakana (161).

How many households are in Dakana (161) village?

The village record lists 40 households for Dakana (161).

What is the male and female population of Dakana (161)?

The record lists 95 male residents and 82 female residents for Dakana (161).

What is the sex ratio of Dakana (161) village?

The sex ratio of Dakana (161) is 863.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dakana (161) village?

The reported geographical area of Dakana (161) is 117.58 hectares.

What is the population density of Dakana (161) village?

The approximate population density of Dakana (161) is 150.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dakana (161)?

The nearest town listed for Dakana (161) is Theog, about 11 km away.

How far is Dakana (161) from the district headquarters?

Dakana (161) is about 43 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dakana (161) from the sub-district headquarters?

Dakana (161) is about 11 km from Theog, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dakana (161)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dakana (161).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dakana (161)?

For Dakana (161), reported agricultural commodities include Vegetables and net sown area is 3.9 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dakana (161)?

The page shows 9 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dakana (161). These records include 6 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 Dakana (161).

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.