Shiwa

Shiwa is a village located in Thunag tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 84km away from district headquarter Thunag. Thunag is the sub-district headquarter of Shiwa village. As per 2009 stats, Thana Srj is the gram panchayat of Shiwa village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shiwa is 015122. The village spans a total geographical area of 263 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175054. Mandi is nearest town to Shiwa village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shiwa 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 Shiwa

Population of Shiwa

According to the 2011 Census, Shiwa has a total population of about 464, with approximately 245 males and 219 females. The sex ratio is around 893 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 166 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 71.34%, with male literacy at about 76.33% and female literacy near 65.75%. There are around 91 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shiwa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shiwa

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

Nearby Villages of Shiwa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shiwa