Shannua

Shannua is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 55km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Shannua village. As per 2009 stats, Gadfari is the gram panchayat of Shannua village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shannua is 006976. The village spans a total geographical area of 105 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Shannua village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shannua 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 Shannua

Population of Shannua

According to the 2011 Census, Shannua has a total population of about 264, with approximately 129 males and 135 females. The sex ratio is around 1046 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 45 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 85. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.20%, with male literacy at about 68.22% and female literacy near 46.67%. There are around 50 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shannua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shannua

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

Nearby Villages of Shannua

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shannua