Shahal

Shahal is a village located in Nihri tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 84km away from district headquarter Nihri. Nihri is the sub-district headquarter of Shahal village. As per 2009 stats, Marhda is the gram panchayat of Shahal village.

Here you can discover what makes Shahal unique in its vibrant Nihri-Mandi region. You’ll see Shahal’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 Shahal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shahal is 015633. The village spans a total geographical area of 87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175038. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Shahal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shahal 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 Sundernagar 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 Shahal

Population of Shahal

According to the 2011 Census, Shahal has a total population of about 286, with approximately 134 males and 152 females. The sex ratio is around 1134 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 160 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 70.28%, with male literacy at about 76.87% and female literacy near 64.47%. There are around 44 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shahal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shahal

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

Nearby Villages of Shahal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shahal