Indian Village Directory

Bhench (177) Village

Bhench (177) is an inhabited village in Kandaghat Sub-district of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 022229, the Census 2011 record lists 201 people in 42 households and the reported area is 123.43 hectares. The local references include Kandaghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arki at about 22 km.

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Quick answer: Bhench (177) is a village in Kandaghat Sub-district, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 022229 and 201 people in 42 households.
Village Code022229
Population201
Households42
Area123.43 hectares
Nearest TownArki

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhench (177)
Census Village Code
022229
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Solan
District Census Code
031
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kandaghat
Sub-district Census Code
00166
CD Block
Kandaghat
Households
42
Population
201
Male Population
100
Female Population
101
Sex Ratio
1,010
Area
123.43 hectares
Area
1.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Arki
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
173207
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bhench (177) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 201 people, 123.43 hectares of reported area and Arki as the nearest town reference for Bhench (177), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSolan
Sub-districtKandaghat
CD BlockKandaghat
  • Bhench (177) falls under Kandaghat Sub-district in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 022229.
  • The record lists 201 people living in 42 households.
  • The reported village area is 123.43 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arki.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density162.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.79 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share9.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhench (177) in the official administrative record. Census village code 022229 and Kandaghat CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
031
Sub-district Census Code
00166
Village Census Code
022229
CD Block Code
0058
CD Block Name
Kandaghat

Location and Distance

Arki is the nearest town listed for Bhench (177), about 22 km away. Solan is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kandaghat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
59 km
District Headquarter
Solan
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arki
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Arki
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
123.43 hectares
Area
1.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 201 people in 42 households, with 100 male residents and 101 female residents. The average household size is 4.79, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bhench (177). Population density works out to about 162.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
42
Total Population
201
Male Population
100
Female Population
101
Sex Ratio
1,010
Average Household Size
4.79
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Bhench (177), including counts where the source provides them.

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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bhench (177). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhench (177) 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
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
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.83 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhench (177) 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
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhench (177) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bhench (177) 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 Bhench (177) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Rajmah, net sown area is 19.18 hectares and irrigated land is 1.87 hectares (9.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Rajmah
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.56
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
61.46 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
22.41 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.99 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
19.18
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17.31 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.87
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
1.87 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 Bhench (177)

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
7
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 6 86%
CRM 1 14%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 43%
Uco Bank 2 29%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%
Punjab National Bank 1 14%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 173207 Solan Arki(t) Mohal Hat Kot (467) Himachal Pradesh Hdfc Bank Ltd, Village - Hat Kot, Post Office - Kunnihar, Tehsil-Arki, District - Solan, Himachal Prad…
State Bank of India CRM 173207 Solan Arki(t) Kunhar (351) Kunhar Tehsil-Arki, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173207
Uco Bank ATM 173207 Solan Darlaghat Sairi (257) H.P. Vill. and P.O. Syri Distt. Solan, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173207
Punjab National Bank ATM 173207 Solan Arki(t) Mohal Hat Kot (467) Hatkot Punjab National Bank Hatkot, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173207
State Bank of India ATM 173207 Solan Solan(t) Burawari (267) Solan V. Patta Brawari, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173207
State Bank of India ATM 173207 Solan Arki(t) Kunhar (351) Kunhar Tehsil-Arki, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173207
Uco Bank ATM 173207 Solan Arki(t) Up Mohal Kothi (466) Hp Village Kothi Post Office Kunihar Tehsil Arki District Solan, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173207

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 Bhench (177) village located?

Bhench (177) is in Kandaghat Sub-district of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Bhench (177) village in?

Bhench (177) village is in Solan district.

Which state is Bhench (177) village in?

Bhench (177) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Bhench (177) under?

Bhench (177) comes under Kandaghat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhench (177)?

The Census village code of Bhench (177) is 022229.

What is the population of Bhench (177) village?

The village record lists 201 people and 42 households for Bhench (177).

How many households are in Bhench (177) village?

The village record lists 42 households for Bhench (177).

What is the male and female population of Bhench (177)?

The record lists 100 male residents and 101 female residents for Bhench (177).

What is the sex ratio of Bhench (177) village?

The sex ratio of Bhench (177) is 1,010 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhench (177) village?

The reported geographical area of Bhench (177) is 123.43 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhench (177) village?

The approximate population density of Bhench (177) is 162.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhench (177)?

The nearest town listed for Bhench (177) is Arki, about 22 km away.

How far is Bhench (177) from the district headquarters?

Bhench (177) is about 52 km from Solan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhench (177) from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhench (177) is about 59 km from Kandaghat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhench (177)?

For Bhench (177), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Rajmah, net sown area is 19.18 hectares and irrigated land is 1.87 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhench (177)?

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhench (177). These records include 4 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 Bhench (177).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bhench (177).

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.