Shalkar

Block / Tehsil Hangrang
District Kinnaur

About Shalkar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shalkar village is 026725. Shalkar village is located in Hangrang tehsil of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 126km away from district headquarter Yangthang. Yangthang is the sub-district headquarter of Shalkar village. As per 2009 stats, Shalkhar is the gram panchayat of Shalkar village.

The total geographical area of village is 329.05 hectares. Shalkar has a total population of 416 peoples, out of which male population is 207 while female population is 209. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shalkar village is 62.98% out of which 68.60% males and 57.42% females are literate. There are about 111 houses in shalkar village. Pincode of shalkar village locality is 172111.

Rampur is nearest town to shalkar village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Shalkar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 416 207 209
Literate Population 262 142 120
Illiterate Population 154 65 89

Connectivity of Shalkar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shalkar

Frequently Asked Questions about Shalkar

Where is Shalkar located?

Shalkar village is situated in Hangrang Tehsil, within the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shalkar?

The Gram Panchayat of Shalkar is Shalkhar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Shalkar?

The pincode of Shalkar is 172111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Shalkar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shalkar is 416, with 207 males and 209 females.

How many households are there in Shalkar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Shalkar village has a total of 111 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shalkar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shalkar is 62.98%. The male literacy rate is 68.60%, while the female literacy rate is 57.42%.