Khal Village
Khal is a revenue village in Bhalai tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It had a population of 161 in 29 households (Census 2011).
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161 souls. 29 homes.
Bhalai tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
Khal today
- Apple₹6,000PMY Chamba · 13 Nov 2026
- Banana₹4,250PMY Chamba · 13 Nov 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹3,750PMY Chamba · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Khal (खल (4)), Bhalai tehsil, Chamba!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Khal
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Khal at a glance
A small village by the standards of Bhalai tehsil, Khal (4) ranked 47th of 58 by population, with 161 people in 29 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 67.4%, below Chamba district's 70.6% (Bhalai tehsil: 69.5%), while the sex ratio was 963 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 996. It falls under Nadal gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 176312. The village covers 167 hectares — about 1.7 km², or roughly 96 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Dalhousie assembly constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Salooni (सलूणी) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 7 members (2023-24) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Khal (4) is in the Nadal (नडडल) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Nadal
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Khal compares
By population, Khal ranks #47 of 58 inhabited villages in Bhalai 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 Khal ranks
| Ranked by | Khal | In Chamba district | In Himachal Pradesh | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 161 | 902 of 1,109 (tied) | 10,812 of 17,858 (tied)above 39% | 354 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 29 | 915 of 1,109 (tied) | 11,609 of 17,858 (tied)above 34% | 67 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 67.4% | 685 of 1,109 | 16,454 of 17,858 (tied)above 8% | 70.1% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 963 per 1,000 males | 694 of 1,102 (tied) | 10,731 of 17,771 (tied)above 39% | 994 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.55 per household | 314 of 1,109 (tied) | 2,611 of 17,858 (tied)above 85% | 5.19 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 96.3 per km² | 875 of 1,109 | 15,439 of 17,852 (tied)above 14% | 213.4 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 67.1% | 324 of 1,109 (tied) | 4,592 of 17,858 (tied)above 74% | 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 Khal
In Chamba district
- Fanouhta (494)Churah, Chamba179 people · 69.1% literate · 946 per 1,000 · 5.42 per householdCompare →
- Tritha (208)Saho, Chamba144 people · 66.1% literate · 946 per 1,000 · 5.76 per householdCompare →
- Salahan (402)Churah, Chamba161 people · 71.1% literate · 963 per 1,000 · 5.75 per householdCompare →
- Meru (204)Saluni, Chamba205 people · 70.5% literate · 952 per 1,000 · 5.54 per householdCompare →
- Shagla (253)Saluni, Chamba153 people · 71.1% literate · 987 per 1,000 · 5.67 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Himachal Pradesh
- Dofta (154)Kupvi, Shimla134 people · 66.9% literate · 971 per 1,000 · 5.58 per householdCompare →
- Badaun Brahmna (380)Nalagarh, Solan139 people · 66.4% literate · 931 per 1,000 · 5.56 per householdCompare →
- Up-Mahal Anand Parwat (55/6)Jubbal, Shimla181 people · 70.6% literate · 989 per 1,000 · 5.66 per householdCompare →
- Shilnu Kailash (77)Nahan, Sirmaur187 people · 62.4% literate · 948 per 1,000 · 5.50 per householdCompare →
- Bhanal (127)Chaupal, Shimla146 people · 64.7% literate · 947 per 1,000 · 5.84 per householdCompare →
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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 Khal (4) had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
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Villages sharing pincode 176312
Other villages in Bhalai tehsil
View all 59 →- Simni (26)
- Manjhal (64)
- Bhalei (42)
- Tikar (52)
- Dughar (39)
- Brangal (38)
- Chhudra (67)
- Baggi (20)
- Sapahan (34)
- Bhunad (8)
- Malur (51)
- Tiyari (65)
- Nadal (5)
- Kandi (45)
- Balouhta (50)
- Hadla (40)
- Kilod (47)
- Kamandi (36)
- Wahngal (35)
- Banetu (28)
- Chamoh (25)
- Chhnanu (27)
- Kiani (7)
- Janna (66)
- Drabla (30)
- Naled (43)
- Sikaryah (16)
- Bhalogi (10)
- Kunda (2)
- Toga (53)
- Saman (19)
- Salodi (44)
Khal — 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
- 161Census 2011
- Male / female
- 82 / 79
- Households
- 29
- People per home
- 5.6
- Literacy rate
- 67.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 108
- Work participation
- 67.1%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 →
Khal (4) on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Khal (4). Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Khal (4) · 32.6638° N, 76.0584° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. 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 postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Khal
- 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
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Khal
Khal isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Bhalai tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices321 in Chamba district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics55 in Chamba district
Hospital
Sultanpur-Sarol Road, Near New Balu Bridge, Chamba
Hospital
Sultanpur - Sarol Road, Chowgan Mohalla, Chamba
Schools & anganwadis28 in Chamba district
Colleges & universities2 in Chamba district
Police & fire stations8 in Chamba district
- Police Station Sultanpur
Police station
Government offices2 in Chamba district
Temples83 in Chamba district
Churches4 in Chamba district
Other places of worship44 in Chamba district
Place of worship
Transport43 in Chamba district
Agriculture services3 in Chamba district
Community places10 in Chamba district
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People often ask about Khal
Where is Khal (4) located?
Khal (4) is a village in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Which district is Khal (4) in?
Khal (4) is in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Khal (4) belong to?
Khal (4) comes under the Nadal gram panchayat.
How is Khal (4) written in the local script?
Khal (4) is written खल (4).
What is the pincode of Khal (4)?
The pincode of Khal (4), Bhalai, Chamba is 176312.
What is the population of Khal (4)?
As per the 2011 Census, Khal (4) had a population of 161 (82 males and 79 females).
How many households are there in Khal (4)?
Khal (4) had 29 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Khal (4)?
Khal (4) covers about 167 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Khal (4)?
The literacy rate of Khal (4) was 67.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Khal (4)?
Khal (4) had 963 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khal (4) in?
Khal (4) is in the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Khal (4)?
Dr Rajeev Bhardwaj (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kangra Lok Sabha seat, which includes Khal (4), in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Khal (4) in?
Khal (4) is in the Dalhousie assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Khal (4)?
Dhavinder Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Dalhousie assembly seat, which includes Khal (4), in 2022.
Which development block is Khal (4) in?
Khal (4) is in the Salooni (सलूणी) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Khal (4)?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khal (4) is 7279 and its Census 2011 village code is 7279.
Which villages are near Khal (4)?
Villages near Khal (4) include Dulahar (295) (within ~8 km), Hamal (273) (within ~8 km), Kuthwari (271) (within ~8 km), Mouhadi (294) (within ~8 km), Mouha (473) (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Khal in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Khal's Census 2011 population of 161 by Himachal Pradesh's official RGI projection (+10.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 180 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Khal?
The sarpanch of Khal 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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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
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 Khal's shops. Best mandi price near Khal →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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