Paldha Village
Paldha is a revenue village in Bharmour tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It had a population of 148 in 32 households (Census 2011).
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148 souls. 32 homes.
Bharmour tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
Paldha today
- Apple₹6,000PMY Chamba · 13 Nov 2026
- Banana₹4,250PMY Chamba · 13 Nov 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹3,750PMY Chamba · 13 Nov 2026
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Paldha at a glance
A small village by the standards of Bharmour tehsil, Paldha (91) ranked 47th of 53 by population, with 148 people in 32 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 75.9%, above Chamba district's 70.6% (Bharmour tehsil: 74.5%), while the sex ratio was 973 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 996. It falls under Pranghala gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 176315. The village covers 67 hectares — about 0.67 km², or roughly 221 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Rajour (92), about 0.4 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Bharmour (भरमौर) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 3 self-help groups with 14 members (2019-20) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 1,870 m above sea level At Paldha (91)'s map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Paldha (91) is in the Pranghala (प्रन्घाला) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Pranghala
- Khund (88)
- Rajour (92)
- Pranghala (84)
- D.P.F. Satli (90)
- R.F. Khund (87)
- R.F. Pranghala (85)
- R.F. Rajour (93)
- R.F. Sathli (89)
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Paldha compares
By population, Paldha ranks #47 of 53 inhabited villages in Bharmour tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Paldha ranks
| Ranked by | Paldha | In Chamba district | In Himachal Pradesh | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 148 | 921 of 1,109 | 11,284 of 17,858 (tied)above 37% | 354 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 32 | 895 of 1,109 (tied) | 11,050 of 17,858 (tied)above 37% | 67 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 75.9% | 296 of 1,109 | 13,716 of 17,858 (tied)above 23% | 70.1% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 973 per 1,000 males | 642 of 1,102 (tied) | 10,167 of 17,771 (tied)above 43% | 994 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.63 per household | 915 of 1,109 (tied) | 9,710 of 17,858 (tied)above 45% | 5.19 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 220.7 per km² | 539 of 1,109 | 10,838 of 17,852 (tied)above 39% | 213.4 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 83.1% | 80 of 1,109 (tied) | 1,127 of 17,858 (tied)above 94% | 58.9% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Paldha
In Chamba district
- Tundru (19)Pangi, Chamba157 people · 72.7% literate · 987 per 1,000 · 4.62 per householdCompare →
- Matihar (179)Bhattiyat, Chamba160 people · 78.2% literate · 951 per 1,000 · 4.57 per householdCompare →
- Bhamrouta (9)Chamba, Chamba198 people · 75.9% literate · 980 per 1,000 · 4.60 per householdCompare →
- Karel (32)Pangi, Chamba201 people · 73.5% literate · 971 per 1,000 · 4.47 per householdCompare →
- Bainska (186)Saho, Chamba101 people · 79.1% literate · 980 per 1,000 · 4.59 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Himachal Pradesh
- Khatrehar (38)Fatehpur, Kangra146 people · 75.4% literate · 973 per 1,000 · 4.71 per householdCompare →
- Biar Khurd (35/15)Barsar, Hamirpur159 people · 74.1% literate · 963 per 1,000 · 4.68 per householdCompare →
- Dhiala (264)Kotla, Kangra170 people · 75.6% literate · 977 per 1,000 · 4.72 per householdCompare →
- Salhar (442)Baddi, Solan173 people · 74.7% literate · 966 per 1,000 · 4.55 per householdCompare →
- Talangcho (30/2)Kalpa, Kinnaur159 people · 73.4% literate · 963 per 1,000 · 4.68 per householdCompare →
Compare Paldha with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Paldha (91) had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 176315
Other villages in Bharmour tehsil
View all 120 →- Bharmour (97)
- Panjsei (98)
- Palan Pulan (45)
- Malkouta (94)
- Sachuin (99)
- Jagat (4)
- Sambra (10)
- Diyoki (123)
- Ghudaith (20)
- Sirad (44)
- Sarotha (33)
- Badgran (40)
- Tunda (26)
- Lamnouta (120)
- Oura (22)
- Lahal (124)
- Chobhia (55)
- Thalla (25)
- Badei (121)
- Urei (5)
- Kaswa Bharmour (97/1)
- Mahndo (49)
- Saihli (1)
- Ghared (48)
- Jhikli Kugti (75)
- Sup (47)
- Kuthar (41)
- Haat (21)
- Sinyur (115)
- Khani (125)
- Chaled (100)
- Serkao (58)
Paldha — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Himachal Pradesh's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+10.4%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 148Census 2011
- Male / female
- 75 / 73
- Households
- 32
- People per home
- 4.6
- Literacy rate
- 75.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 123
- Work participation
- 83.1%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Paldha (91) on the map
Paldha (91) · 32.4445° N, 76.5559° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Paldha's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
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Write a postNearest services to Paldha
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Paldha's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeBharmour Post Office · 1.6 km (straight line) · PIN 176315 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited · 7.6 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCAyurvedic Hospital, Bharmour · 1.4 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolHill Modern Public School, Bharmour · 1.7 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Paldha
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- Ayurvedic Hospital, Bharmour · Hospital1.4 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
VoiceOfVillage is an independent website, not a health service. In an emergency, call 108.
Essential services & places near Paldha
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Paldha's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Chamba district
Post office · 1.6 km away (straight line)
Post office · 2.2 km away (straight line)
Post office · 2.2 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics55 in Chamba district
- Ayurvedic Hospital, Bharmour
Hospital · 1.4 km away (straight line)
Hospital · 1.7 km away (straight line)
Main Bazaar, Beside SBI, Bharmour
Hospital · 13 km away (straight line)
Near HPSEB Sub Station, Kuleth, Hinsa
Schools & anganwadis28 in Chamba district
- Hill Modern Public School, Bharmour
School · 1.7 km away (straight line)
- DAV Public School Bharmour
School · 1.7 km away (straight line)
Colleges & universities2 in Chamba district
Coaching / training institute · 2.2 km away (straight line)
- Mountaineering Institute Bharmour
College · 2.2 km away (straight line)
ITI / vocational institute · 33 km away (straight line)
Udaipur
Police & fire stations8 in Chamba district
- Police Station Bharmaur
Police station · 2.5 km away (straight line)
- Holi Police Station
Police station · 13 km away (straight line)
Fire station · 34 km away (straight line)
Dharamshala Road, Dharamsala
Government offices2 in Chamba district
- Public Works Department
Government office · 12 km away (straight line)
- Consumer Court
Court · 34 km away (straight line)
- Judical Courts Complex
Court · 34 km away (straight line)
Temples83 in Chamba district
Temple · 1.2 km away (straight line)
Bharmour Hadsar Road
Temple · 1.7 km away (straight line)
Temple · 2.7 km away (straight line)
Churches4 in Chamba district
Other places of worship44 in Chamba district
Place of worship · 3 km away (straight line)
Place of worship · 3.2 km away (straight line)
Place of worship · 4.4 km away (straight line)
Transport43 in Chamba district
Bus station · 1.4 km away (straight line)
Bharmour Hadsar Road
- Bharmour Old Bus Stand
Bus station · 2.1 km away (straight line)
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Petrol pump · 7.6 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services3 in Chamba district
Community places10 in Chamba district
All places in Bharmour tehsil (36) →Places of worship in Paldha →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Paldha
Where is Paldha (91) located?
Paldha (91) is a village in Bharmour tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Which district is Paldha (91) in?
Paldha (91) is in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Paldha (91) belong to?
Paldha (91) comes under the Pranghala gram panchayat.
How is Paldha (91) written in the local script?
Paldha (91) is written पालधा (91).
What is the pincode of Paldha (91)?
The pincode of Paldha (91), Bharmour, Chamba is 176315.
What is the population of Paldha (91)?
As per the 2011 Census, Paldha (91) had a population of 148 (75 males and 73 females).
How many households are there in Paldha (91)?
Paldha (91) had 32 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Paldha (91)?
Paldha (91) covers about 67 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Paldha (91)?
The literacy rate of Paldha (91) was 75.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Paldha (91)?
Paldha (91) had 973 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paldha (91) in?
Paldha (91) is in the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Paldha (91)?
Kangna Ranaut (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, which includes Paldha (91), in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Paldha (91) in?
Paldha (91) is in the Bharmour assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Paldha (91)?
Dr. Janak Raj (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Bharmour assembly seat, which includes Paldha (91), in 2022.
Which development block is Paldha (91) in?
Paldha (91) is in the Bharmour (भरमौर) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Paldha (91)?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paldha (91) is 8221 and its Census 2011 village code is 8221.
Which villages are near Paldha (91)?
Villages near Paldha (91) include Rajour (92) (0.4 km), Khund (88) (1.2 km), Gousan (95) (1.2 km), Bharmour (97) (1.9 km), Malkouta (94) (1.9 km).
What is the population of Paldha in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Paldha's Census 2011 population of 148 by Himachal Pradesh's official RGI projection (+10.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 165 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Paldha?
The sarpanch of Paldha has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chamba district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Apple | PMY Chamba | 4,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Banana | PMY Chamba | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,250 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | PMY Chamba | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | PMY Chamba | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | PMY Chamba | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | PMY Chamba | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Capsicum · Capsicum | PMY Chamba | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | PMY Chamba | 3,000 | 3,500 | 3,250 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Paldha's shops. Best mandi price near Paldha →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026