Shalan

Shalan is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 80km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Shalan village. As per 2009 stats, Guwadi is the gram panchayat of Shalan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shalan is 006909. The village spans a total geographical area of 45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Shalan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shalan 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 Shalan

Population of Shalan

According to the 2011 Census, Shalan has a total population of about 161, with approximately 82 males and 79 females. The sex ratio is around 963 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 19 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.73%, with male literacy at about 71.95% and female literacy near 53.16%. There are around 28 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shalan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shalan

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

Nearby Villages of Shalan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shalan