Shantha

Block / Tehsil Chaupal
District Shimla

About Shantha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shantha village is 025432. Shantha village is located in Chaupal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 110km away from district headquarter Chaupal. Chaupal is the sub-district headquarter of Shantha village. As per 2009 stats, Devat is the gram panchayat of Shantha village.

The total geographical area of village is 344.37 hectares. Shantha has a total population of 459 peoples, out of which male population is 229 while female population is 230. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1004 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shantha village is 63.40% out of which 74.67% males and 52.17% females are literate. There are about 98 houses in shantha village. Pincode of shantha village locality is 171211.

When it comes to administration, Shantha village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Shantha village comes under Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Chaupal is nearest town to shantha village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Shantha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 459 229 230
Literate Population 291 171 120
Illiterate Population 168 58 110

Connectivity of Shantha

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shantha

Frequently Asked Questions about Shantha

Where is Shantha located?

Shantha village is situated in Chaupal Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shantha?

The Gram Panchayat of Shantha is Devat (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Shantha?

The pincode of Shantha is 171211, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Shantha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shantha is 459, with 229 males and 230 females.

How many households are there in Shantha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Shantha village has a total of 98 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shantha as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shantha is 63.40%. The male literacy rate is 74.67%, while the female literacy rate is 52.17%.