Shagwari

Shagwari is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 116km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Shagwari village. As per 2009 stats, Ayal is the gram panchayat of Shagwari village.

Here you can discover what makes Shagwari unique in its vibrant Chaurah-Chamba region. You’ll see Shagwari’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 Shagwari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shagwari is 006846. The village spans a total geographical area of 170 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Shagwari village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shagwari 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 Churah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shagwari

Population of Shagwari

According to the 2011 Census, Shagwari has a total population of about 514, with approximately 271 males and 243 females. The sex ratio is around 896 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 110 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 22 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 24. The overall literacy rate is approximately 34.44%, with male literacy at about 44.28% and female literacy near 23.46%. There are around 80 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shagwari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shagwari

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

Nearby Villages of Shagwari

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shagwari