Shukad

Shukad is a village located in Bali Chowki tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 99km away from district headquarter Bali Chowki. Bali Chowki is the sub-district headquarter of Shukad village. As per 2009 stats, Thachadhar Srj is the gram panchayat of Shukad village.

Here you can discover what makes Shukad unique in its vibrant Bali Chowki-Mandi region. You’ll see Shukad’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 Shukad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shukad is 015036. The village spans a total geographical area of 45.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175123. Mandi is nearest town to Shukad village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shukad 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.

Google Map of Shukad

Population of Shukad

According to the 2011 Census, Shukad has a total population of about 307, with approximately 157 males and 150 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 24 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 47 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.20%, with male literacy at about 83.44% and female literacy near 70.67%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shukad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shukad

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

Nearby Villages of Shukad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shukad