Indian Village Directory

Shichling (149/4) Village

Shichling (149/4) is an inhabited village in Spiti Sub-district of Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 012596, the Census 2011 record lists 89 people in 30 households and the reported area is 125.72 hectares. The local references include Spiti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Manali at about 235 km.

In short:

Shichling (149/4) is a village in Spiti Sub-district, Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 012596 and 89 people in 30 households.

Village Code012596
Population89
Households30
Area125.72 hectares
Nearest TownManali

Detailed village profile

Shichling (149/4) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 89 people, 125.72 hectares of reported area and Manali as the nearest town reference for Shichling (149/4), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Lahul and Spiti
Sub-district Spiti
CD Block Spiti
  • Shichling (149/4) falls under Spiti Sub-district in Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 012596.
  • The record lists 89 people living in 30 households.
  • The reported village area is 125.72 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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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 Village Facts

Village
Shichling (149/4)
Census Village Code
012596
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Lahul and Spiti
District Census Code
025
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Spiti
Sub-district Census Code
00116
CD Block
Spiti
Households
30
Population
89
Male Population
56
Female Population
33
Sex Ratio
589.29
Area
125.72 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Manali
Nearest Town Distance
235 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
172113
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 70.79 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 2.97 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.12% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 92.13% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shichling (149/4) in the official administrative record. Census village code 012596 and Spiti CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
025
Sub-district Census Code
00116
Village Census Code
012596
CD Block Code
0024
CD Block Name
Spiti

Location and Distance

Manali is the nearest town listed for Shichling (149/4), about 235 km away. Kyelang is listed as the district headquarters at about 220 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kaza
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
33 km
District Headquarter
Kyelang
Distance from District Headquarter
220 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Manali
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
235 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Manali
Distance from Nearest Town
235 km
Total Geographical Area
125.72 hectares
Area
1.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 89 people in 30 households, with 56 male residents and 33 female residents. The average household size is 2.97, and SC share is 1.12% and ST share is 92.13% for Shichling (149/4). Population density works out to about 70.79 people per sq km.

Total Households
30
Total Population
89
Male Population
56
Female Population
33
Sex Ratio
589.29
Average Household Size
2.97
SC Population
1
SC Male Population
1
SC Population Share
1.12
ST Population
82
ST Male Population
50
ST Female Population
32
ST Population Share
92.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shichling (149/4) 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 Shichling (149/4) include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.76 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shichling (149/4) include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shichling (149/4) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shichling (149/4) 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 Shichling (149/4) show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Green Peas and Barley, net sown area is 3.29 hectares and irrigated land is 3.29 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Second
Green Peas
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Forest Area In Hectares
3.74 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
67.27
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
49.64 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
3.29
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.29
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
3.29 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shichling (149/4)

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.

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 172113 Lahul and Spiti Spiti (T) Tabo (174/1) Tehsil Kaza Vpo Tabo, Lahul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, 172113

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 Shichling (149/4) village located?

Shichling (149/4) is in Spiti Sub-district of Lahul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Shichling (149/4) village in?

Shichling (149/4) village is in Lahul and Spiti district.

Which state is Shichling (149/4) village in?

Shichling (149/4) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Shichling (149/4) under?

Shichling (149/4) comes under Spiti Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shichling (149/4)?

The Census village code of Shichling (149/4) is 012596.

What is the population of Shichling (149/4) village?

The village record lists 89 people and 30 households for Shichling (149/4).

How many households are in Shichling (149/4) village?

The village record lists 30 households for Shichling (149/4).

What is the male and female population of Shichling (149/4)?

The record lists 56 male residents and 33 female residents for Shichling (149/4).

What is the sex ratio of Shichling (149/4) village?

The sex ratio of Shichling (149/4) is 589.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shichling (149/4) village?

The reported geographical area of Shichling (149/4) is 125.72 hectares.

What is the population density of Shichling (149/4) village?

The approximate population density of Shichling (149/4) is 70.79 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shichling (149/4)?

The nearest town listed for Shichling (149/4) is Manali, about 235 km away.

How far is Shichling (149/4) from the district headquarters?

Shichling (149/4) is about 220 km from Kyelang, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shichling (149/4) from the sub-district headquarters?

Shichling (149/4) is about 33 km from Kaza, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shichling (149/4)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shichling (149/4).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shichling (149/4)?

For Shichling (149/4), reported agricultural commodities include Potato, Green Peas and Barley, net sown area is 3.29 hectares and irrigated land is 3.29 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shichling (149/4)?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shichling (149/4). These records include 1 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 Shichling (149/4).

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.