Shalag

Shalag is a village located in Nihri tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 85km away from district headquarter Nihri. Nihri is the sub-district headquarter of Shalag village. As per 2009 stats, Beleg Snr is the gram panchayat of Shalag village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shalag is 015586. The village spans a total geographical area of 251 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175038. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Shalag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shalag 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 Shalag

Population of Shalag

According to the 2011 Census, Shalag has a total population of about 457, with approximately 224 males and 233 females. The sex ratio is around 1040 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 76 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 66.96%, with male literacy at about 74.11% and female literacy near 60.09%. There are around 75 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shalag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shalag

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

Nearby Villages of Shalag

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

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