Indian Village Directory

Chashma (260) Village

Chashma (260) is an inhabited village in Pathankot Sub-district of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. Its Census village code is 027571, the Census 2011 record lists 901 people in 166 households and the reported area is 202 hectares. The local references include Chashma Gram Panchayat, Pathankot CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dina Nagar.

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Quick answer: Chashma (260) is a village in Pathankot Sub-district, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India. The available record shows Census village code 027571 and 901 people in 166 households.
Village Code027571
Population901
Households166
Area202 hectares
Nearest TownDina Nagar

Key Village Facts

Village
Chashma (260)
Census Village Code
027571
State
Punjab
State Census Code
03
District
Gurdaspur
District Census Code
035
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pathankot
Sub-district Census Code
00201
CD Block
Pathankot
Gram Panchayat
Chashma
Households
166
Population
901
Male Population
465
Female Population
436
Sex Ratio
937.63
Area
202 hectares
Area
2.02 sq km
Nearest Town
Dina Nagar
Nearest Town Distance
c km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
143525
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chashma (260) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 901 people, 202 hectares of reported area and Dina Nagar as the nearest town reference for Chashma (260), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StatePunjab
DistrictGurdaspur
Sub-districtPathankot
CD BlockPathankot
Gram PanchayatCHASHMA
  • Chashma (260) falls under Pathankot Sub-district in Gurdaspur district, Punjab.
  • The Census village code is 027571.
  • The record lists 901 people living in 166 households.
  • The reported village area is 202 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dina Nagar.
  • 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 Density446.04 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.43 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share49.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chashma (260) in the official administrative record. Census village code 027571, Chashma Gram Panchayat and Pathankot CD Block.

State Census Code
03
District Census Code
035
Sub-district Census Code
00201
Village Census Code
027571
CD Block Code
0002
Gram Panchayat Code
0170
CD Block Name
Pathankot
Gram Panchayat Name
Chashma

Location and Distance

Dina Nagar is the nearest town listed for Chashma (260). Gurdaspur is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pathankot
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Gurdaspur
Distance from District Headquarter
38 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dina Nagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Punjab
Nearest Town
Dina Nagar
Distance from Nearest Town
c km
Total Geographical Area
202 hectares
Area
2.02 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 901 people in 166 households, with 465 male residents and 436 female residents. The average household size is 5.43, and SC share is 49.61% and ST share is 0% for Chashma (260). Population density works out to about 446.04 people per sq km.

Total Households
166
Total Population
901
Male Population
465
Female Population
436
Sex Ratio
937.63
Average Household Size
5.43
SC Population
447
SC Male Population
224
SC Female Population
223
SC Population Share
49.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chashma (260) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chashma (260). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chashma (260) 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
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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
71 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chashma (260) 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
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chashma (260) include 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.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chashma (260) is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chashma (260) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 168 hectares and irrigated land is 168 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
34.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
168.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
168.0
Canals Area In Hectares
97 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chashma (260) village located?

Chashma (260) is in Pathankot Sub-district of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India.

Which district is Chashma (260) village in?

Chashma (260) village is in Gurdaspur district.

Which state is Chashma (260) village in?

Chashma (260) village is in Punjab.

Which sub-district is Chashma (260) under?

Chashma (260) comes under Pathankot Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chashma (260)?

The Census village code of Chashma (260) is 027571.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chashma (260) under?

Chashma (260) is listed under CHASHMA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pathankot.

What is the population of Chashma (260) village?

The village record lists 901 people and 166 households for Chashma (260).

How many households are in Chashma (260) village?

The village record lists 166 households for Chashma (260).

What is the male and female population of Chashma (260)?

The record lists 465 male residents and 436 female residents for Chashma (260).

What is the sex ratio of Chashma (260) village?

The sex ratio of Chashma (260) is 937.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chashma (260) village?

The reported geographical area of Chashma (260) is 202 hectares.

What is the population density of Chashma (260) village?

The approximate population density of Chashma (260) is 446.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chashma (260)?

The nearest town listed for Chashma (260) is Dina Nagar, about c km away.

How far is Chashma (260) from the district headquarters?

Chashma (260) is about 38 km from Gurdaspur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chashma (260) from the sub-district headquarters?

Chashma (260) is about 18 km from Pathankot, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chashma (260)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Chashma (260).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chashma (260)?

For Chashma (260), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 168 hectares and irrigated land is 168 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chashma (260).

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.