Shind

Shind is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Shind village. As per 2009 stats, Kalhel is the gram panchayat of Shind village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shind is 006999. The village spans a total geographical area of 192.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176319. Chamba is nearest town to Shind village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shind 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 Shind

Population of Shind

According to the 2011 Census, Shind has a total population of about 479, with approximately 241 males and 238 females. The sex ratio is around 987 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 80 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 20 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 148. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.08%, with male literacy at about 66.39% and female literacy near 51.68%. There are around 85 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shind's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shind

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

Nearby Villages of Shind

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shind