Shour

Shour is a village located in Pangi tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 205km away from district headquarter Kilar. Kilar is the sub-district headquarter of Shour village. As per 2009 stats, Purthi is the gram panchayat of Shour village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shour is 006760. The village spans a total geographical area of 158.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176323. Chamba is nearest town to Shour village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shour 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 Bharmour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shour

Population of Shour

According to the 2011 Census, Shour has a total population of about 727, with approximately 367 males and 360 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 89 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 715. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.69%, with male literacy at about 73.84% and female literacy near 53.33%. There are around 151 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shour's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shour

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

Nearby Villages of Shour

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shour