Shilag

Shilag is a village located in Padhar tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 24km away from district headquarter Padhar. Padhar is the sub-district headquarter of Shilag village. As per 2009 stats, Shilang is the gram panchayat of Shilag village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shilag is 013167. The village spans a total geographical area of 247 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175001. Mandi is nearest town to Shilag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shilag 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 Darang 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 Shilag

Population of Shilag

According to the 2011 Census, Shilag has a total population of about 376, with approximately 179 males and 197 females. The sex ratio is around 1100 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 28 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 67. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.53%, with male literacy at about 83.24% and female literacy near 68.53%. There are around 93 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shilag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shilag

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

Nearby Villages of Shilag

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shilag