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Shinga (237) Village

Shinga (237) is an inhabited village in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007218, the Census 2011 record lists 586 people in 90 households and the reported area is 824.36 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 48 km.

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Quick answer: Shinga (237) is a village in Saluni Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007218 and 586 people in 90 households.
Village Code007218
Population586
Households90
Area824.36 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Key Village Facts

Village
Shinga (237)
Census Village Code
007218
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
90
Population
586
Male Population
296
Female Population
290
Sex Ratio
979.73
Area
824.36 hectares
Area
8.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176320
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shinga (237) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 586 people, 824.36 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Shinga (237), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamba
Sub-districtSaluni
CD BlockSaluni
  • Shinga (237) falls under Saluni Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 007218.
  • The record lists 586 people living in 90 households.
  • The reported village area is 824.36 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

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density71.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share30.2%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shinga (237) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007218 and Saluni CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00085
Village Census Code
007218
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Saluni

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Shinga (237), about 48 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 49 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Saluni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
49 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
48 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
824.36 hectares
Area
8.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 586 people in 90 households, with 296 male residents and 290 female residents. The average household size is 6.51, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 30.2% for Shinga (237). Population density works out to about 71.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
90
Total Population
586
Male Population
296
Female Population
290
Sex Ratio
979.73
Average Household Size
6.51
ST Population
177
ST Male Population
90
ST Female Population
87
ST Population Share
30.2
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shinga (237) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shinga (237) 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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
12.55 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shinga (237) include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shinga (237) 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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shinga (237) 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 Shinga (237) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 45.73 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
25.49
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
740.59 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
45.73
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
45.73 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shinga (237)

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
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 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 33%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
Uco Bank 1 33%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 176320 Chamba Saluni(t) Surgani (235) Vpo and Tehsil Salooni, Distt Chamba H. P Hdfc Bank Ltd, Near Fire Office, Salooni, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176320
Uco Bank ATM 176320 Chamba Bhalai(s.t) Kanhar (41) Hp Vpo Kihar Tehsil Salooni Distt Chamba, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176320
Punjab National Bank ATM 176320 Chamba Saluni(t) Kuntedi (232) Kutendi Village and Post, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, 176320

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 Shinga (237) village located?

Shinga (237) is in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Shinga (237) village in?

Shinga (237) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Shinga (237) village in?

Shinga (237) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Shinga (237) under?

Shinga (237) comes under Saluni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shinga (237)?

The Census village code of Shinga (237) is 007218.

What is the population of Shinga (237) village?

The village record lists 586 people and 90 households for Shinga (237).

How many households are in Shinga (237) village?

The village record lists 90 households for Shinga (237).

What is the male and female population of Shinga (237)?

The record lists 296 male residents and 290 female residents for Shinga (237).

What is the sex ratio of Shinga (237) village?

The sex ratio of Shinga (237) is 979.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shinga (237) village?

The reported geographical area of Shinga (237) is 824.36 hectares.

What is the population density of Shinga (237) village?

The approximate population density of Shinga (237) is 71.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shinga (237)?

The nearest town listed for Shinga (237) is Chamba, about 48 km away.

How far is Shinga (237) from the district headquarters?

Shinga (237) is about 49 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shinga (237) from the sub-district headquarters?

Shinga (237) is about 11 km from Saluni, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shinga (237)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shinga (237).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shinga (237)?

For Shinga (237), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley and net sown area is 45.73 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shinga (237)?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shinga (237). These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shinga (237).

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.