Shanag

Shanag is a village located in Nerua tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 146km away from district headquarter Nerua. Nerua is the sub-district headquarter of Shanag village. As per 2009 stats, Ruslah Shak is the gram panchayat of Shanag village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shanag is 025743. The village spans a total geographical area of 101.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173210. Chaupal is nearest town to Shanag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shanag 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 Shanag

Population of Shanag

According to the 2011 Census, Shanag has a total population of about 126, with approximately 66 males and 60 females. The sex ratio is around 909 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 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 56.35%, with male literacy at about 66.67% and female literacy near 45.00%. There are around 27 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shanag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shanag

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

Nearby Villages of Shanag

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shanag