Shangela

Shangela is a village located in Krishangarh tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 47km away from district headquarter Kuthar. Kuthar is the sub-district headquarter of Shangela village. As per 2009 stats, Bhaguri is the gram panchayat of Shangela village.

Here you can discover what makes Shangela unique in its vibrant Krishangarh-Solan region. You’ll see Shangela’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 Shangela

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shangela is 021457. The village spans a total geographical area of 55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173233. Solan is nearest town to Shangela village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shangela 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 Doon 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 Shangela

Population of Shangela

According to the 2011 Census, Shangela has a total population of about 63, with approximately 33 males and 30 females. The sex ratio is around 909 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 24 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 63.49%, with male literacy at about 75.76% and female literacy near 50.00%. There are around 9 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shangela's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shangela

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

Nearby Villages of Shangela

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shangela