Shankawah

Shankawah is a village located in Bali Chowki tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 40km away from district headquarter Bali Chowki. Bali Chowki is the sub-district headquarter of Shankawah village. As per 2009 stats, Nalbagi Srj is the gram panchayat of Shankawah village.

Shankawah has its own place in the vibrant Mandi region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Shankawah

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shankawah is 014926. The village spans a total geographical area of 255.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175126. Mandi is nearest town to Shankawah village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shankawah 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 Seraj 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.

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Population of Shankawah

Below is a concise population overview of Shankawah as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 68 34 34
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 16 8 8
Scheduled Castes (SC) 38 17 21
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 42 22 20
Illiterate Population 26 12 14

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shankawah village:

  • The total population of Shankawah village is around 68, including approximately 34 males and 34 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 16 children aged 0–6 years in Shankawah village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Shankawah village has 38 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Shankawah village is about 61.76%, with male literacy at 64.71% and female literacy at 58.82%.
  • There are around 14 households in Shankawah village.

Connectivity of Shankawah

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

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

Nearby Villages of Shankawah

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

D P F Bagi Banwar Kholanal D P F Kholanal D P F Bhekli Dhar D P F Karthach D P F Ghachi Gad D P F Mathyani Dhar Gagan Chohri Bhatwara Dadwas D P F Thachi

Frequently Asked Questions about Shankawah

Where is Shankawah located?
Shankawah village is situated in Bali Chowki Tehsil, within the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shankawah?
The Gram Panchayat of Shankawah is Nalbagi Srj (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Shankawah?
The pincode of Shankawah is 175126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Shankawah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shankawah is 68, with 34 males and 34 females.
How many households are there in Shankawah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shankawah village has a total of 14 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shankawah as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shankawah is 61.76%. The male literacy rate is 64.71%, while the female literacy rate is 58.82%.