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Shaini (271) Village

Shaini (271) is an inhabited village in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007181, the Census 2011 record lists 268 people in 40 households and the reported area is 329.96 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 71 km.

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Quick answer: Shaini (271) is a village in Saluni Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007181 and 268 people in 40 households.

Village Code007181

Population268

Households40

Area329.96 hectares

Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village: Shaini (271)
Census Village Code: 007181
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: 40
Population: 268
Male Population: 130
Female Population: 138
Sex Ratio: 1,061.54
Area: 329.96 hectares
Area: 3.3 sq km
Nearest Town: Chamba
Nearest Town Distance: 71 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 176321
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Shaini (271) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 268 people, 329.96 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Shaini (271), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictChamba

Sub-districtSaluni

CD BlockSaluni

Shaini (271) falls under Saluni Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 007181.
The record lists 268 people living in 40 households.
The reported village area is 329.96 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density81.22 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size6.7 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share47.39%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shaini (271) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007181 and Saluni CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 023
Sub-district Census Code: 00085
Village Census Code: 007181
CD Block Code: 0003
CD Block Name: Saluni

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Shaini (271), about 71 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 71 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Saluni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 25 km
District Headquarter: Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter: 71 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 71 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town: 71 km
Total Geographical Area: 329.96 hectares
Area: 3.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 268 people in 40 households, with 130 male residents and 138 female residents. The average household size is 6.7, and SC share is 47.39% and ST share is 0% for Shaini (271). Population density works out to about 81.22 people per sq km.

Total Households: 40
Total Population: 268
Male Population: 130
Female Population: 138
Sex Ratio: 1,061.54
Average Household Size: 6.7
SC Population: 127
SC Male Population: 63
SC Female Population: 64
SC Population Share: 47.39
Village Status: Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shaini (271) 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 Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc: Available
No Organized Street Garbage System: Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 4 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shaini (271) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shaini (271) 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 Shaini (271) 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 Shaini (271) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 29 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third: Barley
Forest Area In Hectares: 0.96 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 5 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 291 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 29.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 29 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shaini (271) village located?

Shaini (271) is in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Shaini (271) village in?

Shaini (271) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Shaini (271) village in?

Shaini (271) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Shaini (271) under?

Shaini (271) comes under Saluni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shaini (271)?

The Census village code of Shaini (271) is 007181.

What is the population of Shaini (271) village?

The village record lists 268 people and 40 households for Shaini (271).

How many households are in Shaini (271) village?

The village record lists 40 households for Shaini (271).

What is the male and female population of Shaini (271)?

The record lists 130 male residents and 138 female residents for Shaini (271).

What is the sex ratio of Shaini (271) village?

The sex ratio of Shaini (271) is 1,061.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shaini (271) village?

The reported geographical area of Shaini (271) is 329.96 hectares.

What is the population density of Shaini (271) village?

The approximate population density of Shaini (271) is 81.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shaini (271)?

The nearest town listed for Shaini (271) is Chamba, about 71 km away.

How far is Shaini (271) from the district headquarters?

Shaini (271) is about 71 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shaini (271) from the sub-district headquarters?

Shaini (271) is about 25 km from Saluni, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shaini (271)?

For Shaini (271), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 29 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shaini (271).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shaini (271).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Shaini (271).

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.