Indian Village Directory

Sham Nagar (102) Village

Sham Nagar (102) is an inhabited village in Dera Gopipur Sub-district of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 010217, the Census 2011 record lists 653 people in 162 households and the reported area is 179.51 hectares. The local references include Pragpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dera Gopipur at about 25 km.

In short:

Sham Nagar (102) is a village in Dera Gopipur Sub-district, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 010217 and 653 people in 162 households.

Village Code010217
Population653
Households162
Area179.51 hectares
Nearest TownDera Gopipur

Detailed village profile

Sham Nagar (102) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 653 people, 179.51 hectares of reported area and Dera Gopipur as the nearest town reference for Sham Nagar (102), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Kangra
Sub-district Dera Gopipur
CD Block Pragpur
  • Sham Nagar (102) falls under Dera Gopipur Sub-district in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 010217.
  • The record lists 653 people living in 162 households.
  • The reported village area is 179.51 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dera Gopipur.
  • 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
Sham Nagar (102)
Census Village Code
010217
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Kangra
District Census Code
024
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dera Gopipur
Sub-district Census Code
00103
CD Block
Pragpur
Households
162
Population
653
Male Population
321
Female Population
332
Sex Ratio
1,034.27
Area
179.51 hectares
Area
1.8 sq km
Nearest Town
Dera Gopipur
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
177113
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 363.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.03 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 57.27% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 61% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sham Nagar (102) in the official administrative record. Census village code 010217 and Pragpur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
024
Sub-district Census Code
00103
Village Census Code
010217
CD Block Code
0012
CD Block Name
Pragpur

Location and Distance

Dera Gopipur is the nearest town listed for Sham Nagar (102), about 25 km away. Dharmsala is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dera Gopipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Dharmsala
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dera Gopipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Dera Gopipur
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
179.51 hectares
Area
1.8 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 653 people in 162 households, with 321 male residents and 332 female residents. The average household size is 4.03, and SC share is 57.27% and ST share is 0% for Sham Nagar (102). Population density works out to about 363.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
162
Total Population
653
Male Population
321
Female Population
332
Sex Ratio
1,034.27
Average Household Size
4.03
SC Population
374
SC Male Population
193
SC Female Population
181
SC Population Share
57.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sham Nagar (102) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sham Nagar (102) include treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake 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
Uncovered Well
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.47 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sham Nagar (102) 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sham Nagar (102) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sham Nagar (102) 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 Sham Nagar (102) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 61 hectares and irrigated land is 37.23 hectares (61% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
10.87 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28.81 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
58.65 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.48 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.23 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
61.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
23.77 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
37.23
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
37.23 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 Sham Nagar (102) village located?

Sham Nagar (102) is in Dera Gopipur Sub-district of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sham Nagar (102) village in?

Sham Nagar (102) village is in Kangra district.

Which state is Sham Nagar (102) village in?

Sham Nagar (102) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sham Nagar (102) under?

Sham Nagar (102) comes under Dera Gopipur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sham Nagar (102)?

The Census village code of Sham Nagar (102) is 010217.

What is the population of Sham Nagar (102) village?

The village record lists 653 people and 162 households for Sham Nagar (102).

How many households are in Sham Nagar (102) village?

The village record lists 162 households for Sham Nagar (102).

What is the male and female population of Sham Nagar (102)?

The record lists 321 male residents and 332 female residents for Sham Nagar (102).

What is the sex ratio of Sham Nagar (102) village?

The sex ratio of Sham Nagar (102) is 1,034.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sham Nagar (102) village?

The reported geographical area of Sham Nagar (102) is 179.51 hectares.

What is the population density of Sham Nagar (102) village?

The approximate population density of Sham Nagar (102) is 363.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sham Nagar (102)?

The nearest town listed for Sham Nagar (102) is Dera Gopipur, about 25 km away.

How far is Sham Nagar (102) from the district headquarters?

Sham Nagar (102) is about 80 km from Dharmsala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sham Nagar (102) from the sub-district headquarters?

Sham Nagar (102) is about 25 km from Dera Gopipur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sham Nagar (102)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sham Nagar (102).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sham Nagar (102)?

For Sham Nagar (102), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, net sown area is 61 hectares and irrigated land is 37.23 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sham Nagar (102).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sham Nagar (102).

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.