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Shukrah (257) Village

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.

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Quick answer: 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

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

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.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictChamba

Sub-districtSaluni

CD BlockSaluni

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 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 kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size5.91 peopleCalculated 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shukrah (257) village located?

Shukrah (257) is in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Shukrah (257) village in?

Shukrah (257) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Shukrah (257) village in?

Shukrah (257) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Shukrah (257) under?

Shukrah (257) comes under Saluni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shukrah (257)?

The Census village code of Shukrah (257) is 007212.

What is the population of Shukrah (257) village?

The village record lists 343 people and 58 households for Shukrah (257).

How many households are in Shukrah (257) village?

The village record lists 58 households for Shukrah (257).

What is the male and female population of Shukrah (257)?

The record lists 157 male residents and 186 female residents for Shukrah (257).

What is the sex ratio of Shukrah (257) village?

The sex ratio of Shukrah (257) is 1,184.71 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shukrah (257) village?

The reported geographical area of Shukrah (257) is 135.78 hectares.

What is the population density of Shukrah (257) village?

The approximate population density of Shukrah (257) is 252.61 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shukrah (257)?

The nearest town listed for Shukrah (257) is Chamba, about 62 km away.

How far is Shukrah (257) from the district headquarters?

Shukrah (257) is about 74 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shukrah (257) from the sub-district headquarters?

Shukrah (257) is about 24 km from Saluni, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shukrah (257)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shukrah (257).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shukrah (257)?

For Shukrah (257), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 31 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shukrah (257).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shukrah (257).

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.