Shikari

Shikari is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Shikari village. As per 2009 stats, Tissa Ii is the gram panchayat of Shikari village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shikari is 006937. The village spans a total geographical area of 202 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Shikari village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shikari 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 Shikari

Population of Shikari

According to the 2011 Census, Shikari has a total population of about 1,321, with approximately 645 males and 676 females. The sex ratio is around 1048 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 180 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 379 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 54.05%, with male literacy at about 65.74% and female literacy near 42.90%. There are around 242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shikari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shikari

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

Nearby Villages of Shikari

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

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