Shojha

Shojha is a village located in Nihri tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 150km away from district headquarter Nihri. Nihri is the sub-district headquarter of Shojha village. As per 2009 stats, Saujha Snr is the gram panchayat of Shojha village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shojha is 015611. The village spans a total geographical area of 246.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171302. Sundarnagar is nearest town to Shojha village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shojha 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 Shojha

Population of Shojha

According to the 2011 Census, Shojha has a total population of about 437, with approximately 211 males and 226 females. The sex ratio is around 1071 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 55 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 32 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 66.82%, with male literacy at about 79.62% and female literacy near 54.87%. There are around 80 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shojha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shojha

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

Nearby Villages of Shojha

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shojha