Shansha (3/5) is an inhabited village in Lahul Sub-district of Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 012296, the Census 2011 record lists 320 people in 72 households and the reported area is 139.53 hectares. The local references include Lahul CD Block and the nearest town reference is Manali at about 120 km.
In short:
Shansha (3/5) is a village in Lahul Sub-district, Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 012296 and 320 people in 72 households.
Village Code012296
Population320
Households72
Area139.53 hectares
Nearest TownManali
Detailed village profile
Shansha (3/5) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 320 people, 139.53 hectares of reported area and Manali as the nearest town reference for Shansha (3/5), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Shansha (3/5) falls under Lahul Sub-district in Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 012296.
The record lists 320 people living in 72 households.
The reported village area is 139.53 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Manali.
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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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
Shansha (3/5)
Census Village Code
012296
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Lahul and Spiti
District Census Code
025
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Lahul
Sub-district Census Code
00115
CD Block
Lahul
Households
72
Population
320
Male Population
155
Female Population
165
Sex Ratio
1,064.52
Area
139.53 hectares
Area
1.4 sq km
Nearest Town
Manali
Nearest Town Distance
120 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
175133
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 Density229.34 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.44 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share22.5%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share67.5%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shansha (3/5) in the official administrative record. Census village code 012296 and Lahul CD Block.
State Census Code
02
District Census Code
025
Sub-district Census Code
00115
Village Census Code
012296
CD Block Code
0023
CD Block Name
Lahul
Location and Distance
Manali is the nearest town listed for Shansha (3/5), about 120 km away. Kyelang is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Kyelang
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Kyelang
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Manali
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
120 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Manali
Distance from Nearest Town
120 km
Total Geographical Area
139.53 hectares
Area
1.4 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 320 people in 72 households, with 155 male residents and 165 female residents. The average household size is 4.44, and SC share is 22.5% and ST share is 67.5% for Shansha (3/5). Population density works out to about 229.34 people per sq km.
Total Households
72
Total Population
320
Male Population
155
Female Population
165
Sex Ratio
1,064.52
Average Household Size
4.44
SC Population
72
SC Male Population
29
SC Female Population
43
SC Population Share
22.5
ST Population
216
ST Male Population
106
ST Female Population
110
ST Population Share
67.5
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shansha (3/5) list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shansha (3/5). Verify current services locally before medical use.
Community Health Centre Count
1
Community Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Community Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shansha (3/5) include hand pump water, treated tap 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
6.33 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shansha (3/5) include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shansha (3/5) include cooperative bank, 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.
Cooperative Bank
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shansha (3/5) 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 Shansha (3/5) show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Green Peas and 0 and net sown area is 46.46 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Second
Green Peas
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
25.98
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.87 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
56.32 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
46.46
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
46.46 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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Shansha (3/5) is in Lahul Sub-district of Lahul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Which district is Shansha (3/5) village in?
Shansha (3/5) village is in Lahul and Spiti district.
Which state is Shansha (3/5) village in?
Shansha (3/5) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Shansha (3/5) under?
Shansha (3/5) comes under Lahul Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shansha (3/5)?
The Census village code of Shansha (3/5) is 012296.
What is the population of Shansha (3/5) village?
The village record lists 320 people and 72 households for Shansha (3/5).
How many households are in Shansha (3/5) village?
The village record lists 72 households for Shansha (3/5).
What is the male and female population of Shansha (3/5)?
The record lists 155 male residents and 165 female residents for Shansha (3/5).
What is the sex ratio of Shansha (3/5) village?
The sex ratio of Shansha (3/5) is 1,064.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shansha (3/5) village?
The reported geographical area of Shansha (3/5) is 139.53 hectares.
What is the population density of Shansha (3/5) village?
The approximate population density of Shansha (3/5) is 229.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shansha (3/5)?
The nearest town listed for Shansha (3/5) is Manali, about 120 km away.
How far is Shansha (3/5) from the district headquarters?
Shansha (3/5) is about 25 km from Kyelang, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shansha (3/5) from the sub-district headquarters?
Shansha (3/5) is about 25 km from Kyelang, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shansha (3/5)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Shansha (3/5).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shansha (3/5)?
For Shansha (3/5), reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Green Peas and 0 and net sown area is 46.46 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Shansha (3/5).
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 2 health centre records for Shansha (3/5).
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.