Shukrah (257) is an inhabited village in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007212, the Census 2011 record lists 343 people in 58 households and the reported area is 135.78 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 62 km.
In short:
Shukrah (257) is a village in Saluni Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007212 and 343 people in 58 households.
Village Code007212
Population343
Households58
Area135.78 hectares
Nearest TownChamba
Detailed village profile
Shukrah (257) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 343 people, 135.78 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Shukrah (257), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Shukrah (257) falls under Saluni Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 007212.
The record lists 343 people living in 58 households.
The reported village area is 135.78 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
Key Village Facts
Village
Shukrah (257)
Census Village Code
007212
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
58
Population
343
Male Population
157
Female Population
186
Sex Ratio
1,184.71
Area
135.78 hectares
Area
1.36 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
62 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 Density252.61 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.91 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share57.43%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share35.86%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shukrah (257) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007212 and Saluni CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00085
Village Census Code
007212
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Saluni
Location and Distance
Chamba is the nearest town listed for Shukrah (257), about 62 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 74 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Saluni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
74 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
62 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
62 km
Total Geographical Area
135.78 hectares
Area
1.36 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 343 people in 58 households, with 157 male residents and 186 female residents. The average household size is 5.91, and SC share is 57.43% and ST share is 35.86% for Shukrah (257). Population density works out to about 252.61 people per sq km.
Total Households
58
Total Population
343
Male Population
157
Female Population
186
Sex Ratio
1,184.71
Average Household Size
5.91
SC Population
197
SC Male Population
83
SC Female Population
114
SC Population Share
57.43
ST Population
123
ST Male Population
63
ST Female Population
60
ST Population Share
35.86
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shukrah (257) 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 Shukrah (257) 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
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shukrah (257) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shukrah (257) 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 Shukrah (257) 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 Shukrah (257) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 31 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
94.78 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
31.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
31 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.