Palah (1) is an inhabited village in Pathankot Sub-district of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. Its Census village code is 027691, the Census 2011 record lists 553 people in 109 households and the reported area is 175 hectares. The local references include Palah Gram Panchayat, Bamial CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pathankot.
In short:
Palah (1) is a village in Pathankot Sub-district, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India. The available record shows Census village code 027691 and 553 people in 109 households.
Village Code027691
Population553
Households109
Area175 hectares
Nearest TownPathankot
Detailed village profile
Palah (1) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 553 people, 175 hectares of reported area and Pathankot as the nearest town reference for Palah (1), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Palah (1) falls under Pathankot Sub-district in Gurdaspur district, Punjab.
The Census village code is 027691.
The record lists 553 people living in 109 households.
The reported village area is 175 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Pathankot.
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 Village Facts
Village
Palah (1)
Census Village Code
027691
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
Bamial
Gram Panchayat
Palah
Households
109
Population
553
Male Population
294
Female Population
259
Sex Ratio
880.95
Area
175 hectares
Area
1.75 sq km
Nearest Town
Pathankot
Nearest Town Distance
c km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
405026
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 Density316 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.07 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share51.72%
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 Palah (1) in the official administrative record. Census village code 027691, Palah Gram Panchayat and Bamial CD Block.
State Census Code
03
District Census Code
035
Sub-district Census Code
00201
Village Census Code
027691
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0290
CD Block Name
Bamial
Gram Panchayat Name
Palah
Location and Distance
Pathankot is the nearest town listed for Palah (1). Gurdaspur is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Pathankot
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
33 km
District Headquarter
Gurdaspur
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pathankot
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Punjab
Nearest Town
Pathankot
Distance from Nearest Town
c km
Total Geographical Area
175 hectares
Area
1.75 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 553 people in 109 households, with 294 male residents and 259 female residents. The average household size is 5.07, and SC share is 51.72% and ST share is 0% for Palah (1). Population density works out to about 316 people per sq km.
Total Households
109
Total Population
553
Male Population
294
Female Population
259
Sex Ratio
880.95
Average Household Size
5.07
SC Population
286
SC Male Population
149
SC Female Population
137
SC Population Share
51.72
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palah (1) 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palah (1). Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
7
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palah (1) 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
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
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
105 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palah (1) 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
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palah (1) 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.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
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 Palah (1) is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 11 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palah (1) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 163 hectares and irrigated land is 163 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
12.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
163.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
163.0
Canals Area In Hectares
58 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.