Shantewa

Shantewa is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 61km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Shantewa village. As per 2009 stats, Thalli is the gram panchayat of Shantewa village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shantewa is 006960. The village spans a total geographical area of 127 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Shantewa village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shantewa 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 Shantewa

Population of Shantewa

According to the 2011 Census, Shantewa has a total population of about 871, with approximately 396 males and 475 females. The sex ratio is around 1199 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 143 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 638 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.42%, with male literacy at about 61.11% and female literacy near 48.84%. There are around 144 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shantewa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shantewa

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

Nearby Villages of Shantewa

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

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