Indian Village Directory

Shagla (253) Village

Shagla (253) is an inhabited village in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007187, the Census 2011 record lists 153 people in 27 households and the reported area is 173.97 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 70 km.

In short:

Shagla (253) is a village in Saluni Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007187 and 153 people in 27 households.

Village Code007187
Population153
Households27
Area173.97 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Detailed village profile

Shagla (253) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 153 people, 173.97 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Shagla (253), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chamba
Sub-district Saluni
CD Block Saluni
  • Shagla (253) falls under Saluni Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 007187.
  • The record lists 153 people living in 27 households.
  • The reported village area is 173.97 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, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Shagla (253)
Census Village Code
007187
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Chamba
District Census Code
023
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Saluni
Sub-district Census Code
00085
CD Block
Saluni
Households
27
Population
153
Male Population
77
Female Population
76
Sex Ratio
987.01
Area
173.97 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176321
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 87.95 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.67 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 20.26% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 69.28% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shagla (253) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007187 and Saluni CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00085
Village Census Code
007187
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Saluni

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Shagla (253), about 70 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 83 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Saluni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
31 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
83 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
173.97 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 153 people in 27 households, with 77 male residents and 76 female residents. The average household size is 5.67, and SC share is 20.26% and ST share is 69.28% for Shagla (253). Population density works out to about 87.95 people per sq km.

Total Households
27
Total Population
153
Male Population
77
Female Population
76
Sex Ratio
987.01
Average Household Size
5.67
SC Population
31
SC Male Population
17
SC Female Population
14
SC Population Share
20.26
ST Population
106
ST Male Population
60
ST Female Population
46
ST Population Share
69.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shagla (253) 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shagla (253) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shagla (253) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shagla (253) 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 Shagla (253) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 12 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.97
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
150 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
12.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shagla (253) village located?

Shagla (253) is in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Shagla (253) village in?

Shagla (253) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Shagla (253) village in?

Shagla (253) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Shagla (253) under?

Shagla (253) comes under Saluni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shagla (253)?

The Census village code of Shagla (253) is 007187.

What is the population of Shagla (253) village?

The village record lists 153 people and 27 households for Shagla (253).

How many households are in Shagla (253) village?

The village record lists 27 households for Shagla (253).

What is the male and female population of Shagla (253)?

The record lists 77 male residents and 76 female residents for Shagla (253).

What is the sex ratio of Shagla (253) village?

The sex ratio of Shagla (253) is 987.01 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shagla (253) village?

The reported geographical area of Shagla (253) is 173.97 hectares.

What is the population density of Shagla (253) village?

The approximate population density of Shagla (253) is 87.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shagla (253)?

The nearest town listed for Shagla (253) is Chamba, about 70 km away.

How far is Shagla (253) from the district headquarters?

Shagla (253) is about 83 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shagla (253) from the sub-district headquarters?

Shagla (253) is about 31 km from Saluni, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shagla (253)?

For Shagla (253), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 12 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shagla (253).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shagla (253).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Shagla (253).

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.