Shapriot

Shapriot is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 86km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Shapriot village. As per 2009 stats, Thanei Kothi is the gram panchayat of Shapriot village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shapriot is 006863. The village spans a total geographical area of 204 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Shapriot village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shapriot 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 Shapriot

Population of Shapriot

According to the 2011 Census, Shapriot has a total population of about 400, with approximately 202 males and 198 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 42 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 50.50%, with male literacy at about 63.37% and female literacy near 37.37%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shapriot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shapriot

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

Nearby Villages of Shapriot

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

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