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Kharla (23) Village

Kharla (23) is an inhabited village in Tikar Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 026374, the Census 2011 record lists 489 people in 110 households and the reported area is 160 hectares. The local references include Rohru CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rohru at about 31 km.

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Quick answer: Kharla (23) is a village in Tikar Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 026374 and 489 people in 110 households.

Village Code026374

Population489

Households110

Area160 hectares

Nearest TownRohru

Key Village Facts

Village: Kharla (23)
Census Village Code: 026374
State: Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code: 02
District: Shimla
District Census Code: 033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Tikar
Sub-district Census Code: 00190
CD Block: Rohru
Households: 110
Population: 489
Male Population: 241
Female Population: 248
Sex Ratio: 1,029.05
Area: 160 hectares
Area: 1.6 sq km
Nearest Town: Rohru
Nearest Town Distance: 31 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 171120
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Kharla (23) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 489 people, 160 hectares of reported area and Rohru as the nearest town reference for Kharla (23), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictShimla

Sub-districtTikar

CD BlockRohru

Kharla (23) falls under Tikar Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 026374.
The record lists 489 people living in 110 households.
The reported village area is 160 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Rohru.
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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density305.62 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size4.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share8.79%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kharla (23) in the official administrative record. Census village code 026374 and Rohru CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 033
Sub-district Census Code: 00190
Village Census Code: 026374
CD Block Code: 0073
CD Block Name: Rohru

Location and Distance

Rohru is the nearest town listed for Kharla (23), about 31 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 115 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Tikar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 17 km
District Headquarter: Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter: 115 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Rohru
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Rohru
Distance from Nearest Town: 31 km
Total Geographical Area: 160 hectares
Area: 1.6 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 489 people in 110 households, with 241 male residents and 248 female residents. The average household size is 4.45, and SC share is 8.79% and ST share is 0% for Kharla (23). Population density works out to about 305.62 people per sq km.

Total Households: 110
Total Population: 489
Male Population: 241
Female Population: 248
Sex Ratio: 1,029.05
Average Household Size: 4.45
SC Population: 43
SC Male Population: 21
SC Female Population: 22
SC Population Share: 8.79
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kharla (23) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School: Available
Government Middle School Count: 1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kharla (23) include treated tap 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
Spring: Available
Spring Functions All Year: Available
Spring 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: 8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kharla (23) include mobile phone coverage 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
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Tractors: Available
Other District Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kharla (23) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Sports Field: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kharla (23) 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 Kharla (23) show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Pea and Apple and net sown area is 89 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Potato
Agricultural Commodities Second: Pea
Agricultural Commodities Third: Apple
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 1.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 59 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 89.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 89 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kharla (23) village located?

Kharla (23) is in Tikar Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kharla (23) village in?

Kharla (23) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Kharla (23) village in?

Kharla (23) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kharla (23) under?

Kharla (23) comes under Tikar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kharla (23)?

The Census village code of Kharla (23) is 026374.

What is the population of Kharla (23) village?

The village record lists 489 people and 110 households for Kharla (23).

How many households are in Kharla (23) village?

The village record lists 110 households for Kharla (23).

What is the male and female population of Kharla (23)?

The record lists 241 male residents and 248 female residents for Kharla (23).

What is the sex ratio of Kharla (23) village?

The sex ratio of Kharla (23) is 1,029.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kharla (23) village?

The reported geographical area of Kharla (23) is 160 hectares.

What is the population density of Kharla (23) village?

The approximate population density of Kharla (23) is 305.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kharla (23)?

The nearest town listed for Kharla (23) is Rohru, about 31 km away.

How far is Kharla (23) from the district headquarters?

Kharla (23) is about 115 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kharla (23) from the sub-district headquarters?

Kharla (23) is about 17 km from Tikar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kharla (23)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kharla (23).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kharla (23)?

For Kharla (23), reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Pea and Apple and net sown area is 89 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kharla (23).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kharla (23).

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.