Shushna (149/2) - Spiti, Lahaul And Spiti

Shushna (149/2) is a village situated in the Spiti tehsil of Lahaul And Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 220 km from Kyelang. Dhankhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shushna (149/2) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shushna (149/2) is 012594. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.9 hectares and falls under the 172114 pincode. Manali is the nearest town.

Shushna (149/2) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lahaul & spiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shushna (149/2)

As per Census 2011, Shushna (149/2) village has a total population of 29 people, consisting of 14 males and 15 females. The village has 7 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 22 literate and 7 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shushna (149/2) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population291415
Child Population (0–6 yrs)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291415
Literate Population221210
Illiterate Population725

Nearby Villages of Shushna (149/2)

Shushna (149/2) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Shushna (149/2)

Shushna (149/2) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kyelang to Shushna (149/2) is about 220 km, with the usual travel time around ~6.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shushna (149/2)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shushna (149/2) village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Shushna (149/2)

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shushna (149/2) village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shushna (149/2)

Where is Shushna (149/2) located?

Shushna (149/2) village is located in Spiti Tehsil, Lahaul And Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shushna (149/2)?

The Gram Panchayat of Shushna (149/2) is Dhankhar.

What is the pincode of Shushna (149/2)?

The pincode of Shushna (149/2) is 172114.

What is the population of Shushna (149/2)?

Shushna (149/2) has a total population of 29, including 14 males and 15 females.

How many households are there in Shushna (149/2)?

There are 7 households in Shushna (149/2).

What is the literacy rate in Shushna (149/2)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shushna (149/2) is 75.86%. Male literacy is 85.71% and female literacy is 66.67%.