Indian Village Directory

Shar (201) Village

Shar (201) is an inhabited village in Chamba Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007962, the Census 2011 record lists 625 people in 115 households and the reported area is 268.42 hectares. The local references include Mehla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 25 km.

In short:

Shar (201) is a village in Chamba Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007962 and 625 people in 115 households.

Village Code007962
Population625
Households115
Area268.42 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Detailed village profile

Shar (201) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 625 people, 268.42 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Shar (201), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chamba
Sub-district Chamba
CD Block Mehla
  • Shar (201) falls under Chamba Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 007962.
  • The record lists 625 people living in 115 households.
  • The reported village area is 268.42 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chamba.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Shar (201)
Census Village Code
007962
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Chamba
District Census Code
023
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chamba
Sub-district Census Code
00090
CD Block
Mehla
Households
115
Population
625
Male Population
325
Female Population
300
Sex Ratio
923.08
Area
268.42 hectares
Area
2.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176314
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 232.84 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.43 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 12.16% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shar (201) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007962 and Mehla CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00090
Village Census Code
007962
CD Block Code
0006
CD Block Name
Mehla

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Shar (201), about 25 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
268.42 hectares
Area
2.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 625 people in 115 households, with 325 male residents and 300 female residents. The average household size is 5.43, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 12.16% for Shar (201). Population density works out to about 232.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
115
Total Population
625
Male Population
325
Female Population
300
Sex Ratio
923.08
Average Household Size
5.43
ST Population
76
ST Male Population
44
ST Female Population
32
ST Population Share
12.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shar (201) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shar (201) include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.48 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shar (201) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shar (201) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shar (201) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shar (201) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Rajmah and net sown area is 72.6 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Rajmah
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.5
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
183.84 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
72.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
72.6 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shar (201)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 40%
State Bank of India 2 40%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 176314 Chamba Chamba(t) Chamba (M CL) Pargna Sach, Chamba Mohalla Sultanpur, Hadbast No.18, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176314
Punjab National Bank ATM 176314 Chamba Chamba(t) Sultanpur (18) Vpo Sultanpur Punjab National Bank Rural, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176314
State Bank of India ATM 176314 Chamba Chamba(t) Chamba (M CL) Near Staym Hospital, Mohalla and P. O Sultanpur Vpo Sultanpur Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176314
State Bank of India ATM 176314 Chamba Chamba(t) Sultanpur (18) Teh Chamba Distt Chamba VILL Parel Po Sultanpur, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176314

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shar (201) village located?

Shar (201) is in Chamba Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Shar (201) village in?

Shar (201) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Shar (201) village in?

Shar (201) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Shar (201) under?

Shar (201) comes under Chamba Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shar (201)?

The Census village code of Shar (201) is 007962.

What is the population of Shar (201) village?

The village record lists 625 people and 115 households for Shar (201).

How many households are in Shar (201) village?

The village record lists 115 households for Shar (201).

What is the male and female population of Shar (201)?

The record lists 325 male residents and 300 female residents for Shar (201).

What is the sex ratio of Shar (201) village?

The sex ratio of Shar (201) is 923.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shar (201) village?

The reported geographical area of Shar (201) is 268.42 hectares.

What is the population density of Shar (201) village?

The approximate population density of Shar (201) is 232.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shar (201)?

The nearest town listed for Shar (201) is Chamba, about 25 km away.

How far is Shar (201) from the district headquarters?

Shar (201) is about 25 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shar (201) from the sub-district headquarters?

Shar (201) is about 25 km from Chamba, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shar (201)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shar (201).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shar (201)?

For Shar (201), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Rajmah and net sown area is 72.6 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shar (201)?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shar (201). These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Shar (201).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.