Shishang

Shishang is a village located in Kalavad taluka of Jamnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Kalavad (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Jamnagar. As per 2009 stats, Shishang village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Shishang unique in its vibrant Kalavad-Jamnagar region. You’ll see Shishang’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shishang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shishang is 513810. The village spans a total geographical area of 1594.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 361162. Kalavad is nearest town to Shishang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shishang village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kalavad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shishang

Population of Shishang

According to the 2011 Census, Shishang has a total population of about 1,245, with approximately 622 males and 623 females. The sex ratio is around 1001 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 124 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 175 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.30%, with male literacy at about 76.69% and female literacy near 71.91%. There are around 262 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shishang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shishang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shishang. As per the 2011 stats, Shishang had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shishang

Knowing the nearby villages of Shishang helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shishang.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shishang