Shikawari

Shikawari is a village located in Thunag tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 68km away from district headquarter Thunag. Thunag is the sub-district headquarter of Shikawari village. As per 2009 stats, Shikawari Srj is the gram panchayat of Shikawari village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shikawari is 015074. The village spans a total geographical area of 166.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175054. Mandi is nearest town to Shikawari village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shikawari 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 Shikawari

Population of Shikawari

According to the 2011 Census, Shikawari has a total population of about 790, with approximately 396 males and 394 females. The sex ratio is around 994 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 88 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. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.72%, with male literacy at about 84.85% and female literacy near 70.56%. There are around 159 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shikawari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shikawari

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

Nearby Villages of Shikawari

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

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