Shawa

Shawa is a village located in Thunag tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 95km away from district headquarter Thunag. Thunag is the sub-district headquarter of Shawa village. As per 2009 stats, Bhatkidhar Srj is the gram panchayat of Shawa village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shawa is 015054. The village spans a total geographical area of 271 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175054. Mandi is nearest town to Shawa village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shawa 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 Seraj 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 Shawa

Population of Shawa

According to the 2011 Census, Shawa has a total population of about 437, with approximately 223 males and 214 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 59 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 140 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 66.59%, with male literacy at about 75.34% and female literacy near 57.48%. There are around 97 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shawa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shawa

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

Nearby Villages of Shawa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawa