Shapra

Shapra is a village located in Chaupal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 130km away from district headquarter Chaupal. Chaupal is the sub-district headquarter of Shapra village. As per 2009 stats, Nanahar is the gram panchayat of Shapra village.

Here you can discover what makes Shapra unique in its vibrant Chaupal-Shimla region. You’ll see Shapra’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 Shapra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shapra is 025458. The village spans a total geographical area of 86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171211. Chaupal is nearest town to Shapra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shapra 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 Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shapra

Population of Shapra

According to the 2011 Census, Shapra has a total population of about 110, with approximately 61 males and 49 females. The sex ratio is around 803 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 13 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 15 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 61.82%, with male literacy at about 65.57% and female literacy near 57.14%. There are around 24 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shapra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shapra

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

Nearby Villages of Shapra

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

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