Shakra

Shakra is a village located in Nihri tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 83km away from district headquarter Nihri. Nihri is the sub-district headquarter of Shakra village. As per 2009 stats, Jhungi Ghr is the gram panchayat of Shakra village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shakra is 015733. The village spans a total geographical area of 48.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175031. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Shakra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shakra 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 Nachan 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 Shakra

Population of Shakra

According to the 2011 Census, Shakra has a total population of about 266, with approximately 122 males and 144 females. The sex ratio is around 1180 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 83 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.80%, with male literacy at about 84.43% and female literacy near 55.56%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shakra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shakra

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

Nearby Villages of Shakra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shakra