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Shalag (249) Village

Shalag (249) is an inhabited village in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 015586, the Census 2011 record lists 457 people in 75 households and the reported area is 251 hectares. The local references include Sundarnagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sundarnagar at about 62 km.

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Quick answer: Shalag (249) is a village in Nihri Sub-district, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 015586 and 457 people in 75 households.

Village Code015586

Population457

Households75

Area251 hectares

Nearest TownSundarnagar

Key Village Facts

Village: Shalag (249)
Census Village Code: 015586
State: Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code: 02
District: Mandi
District Census Code: 027
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Nihri
Sub-district Census Code: 00138
CD Block: Sundarnagar
Households: 75
Population: 457
Male Population: 224
Female Population: 233
Sex Ratio: 1,040.18
Area: 251 hectares
Area: 2.51 sq km
Nearest Town: Sundarnagar
Nearest Town Distance: 62 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 175038
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Shalag (249) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 457 people, 251 hectares of reported area and Sundarnagar as the nearest town reference for Shalag (249), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateHimachal Pradesh

DistrictMandi

Sub-districtNihri

CD BlockSundarnagar

Shalag (249) falls under Nihri Sub-district in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
The Census village code is 015586.
The record lists 457 people living in 75 households.
The reported village area is 251 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sundarnagar.
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 Density182.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size6.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share16.63%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shalag (249) in the official administrative record. Census village code 015586 and Sundarnagar CD Block.

State Census Code: 02
District Census Code: 027
Sub-district Census Code: 00138
Village Census Code: 015586
CD Block Code: 0034
CD Block Name: Sundarnagar

Location and Distance

Sundarnagar is the nearest town listed for Shalag (249), about 62 km away. Mandi is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Nihri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 13 km
District Headquarter: Mandi
Distance from District Headquarter: 85 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 62 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Yes
Nearest Town: Sundarnagar
Distance from Nearest Town: 62 km
Total Geographical Area: 251 hectares
Area: 2.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 457 people in 75 households, with 224 male residents and 233 female residents. The average household size is 6.09, and SC share is 16.63% and ST share is 0% for Shalag (249). Population density works out to about 182.07 people per sq km.

Total Households: 75
Total Population: 457
Male Population: 224
Female Population: 233
Sex Ratio: 1,040.18
Average Household Size: 6.09
SC Population: 76
SC Male Population: 38
SC Female Population: 38
SC Population Share: 16.63
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shalag (249) 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 Shalag (249) 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
Covered Well: Available
Covered Well Functions All Year: Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shalag (249) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Tractors: Available
Other District Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shalag (249) 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.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shalag (249) 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 Shalag (249) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Pulses and net sown area is 53 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second: Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third: Pulses
Forest Area In Hectares: 45 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares: 9 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 138 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 53.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 53 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shalag (249) village located?

Shalag (249) is in Nihri Sub-district of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Shalag (249) village in?

Shalag (249) village is in Mandi district.

Which state is Shalag (249) village in?

Shalag (249) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Shalag (249) under?

Shalag (249) comes under Nihri Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shalag (249)?

The Census village code of Shalag (249) is 015586.

What is the population of Shalag (249) village?

The village record lists 457 people and 75 households for Shalag (249).

How many households are in Shalag (249) village?

The village record lists 75 households for Shalag (249).

What is the male and female population of Shalag (249)?

The record lists 224 male residents and 233 female residents for Shalag (249).

What is the sex ratio of Shalag (249) village?

The sex ratio of Shalag (249) is 1,040.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shalag (249) village?

The reported geographical area of Shalag (249) is 251 hectares.

What is the population density of Shalag (249) village?

The approximate population density of Shalag (249) is 182.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shalag (249)?

The nearest town listed for Shalag (249) is Sundarnagar, about 62 km away.

How far is Shalag (249) from the district headquarters?

Shalag (249) is about 85 km from Mandi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shalag (249) from the sub-district headquarters?

Shalag (249) is about 13 km from Nihri, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shalag (249)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shalag (249).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shalag (249)?

For Shalag (249), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Pulses and net sown area is 53 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shalag (249).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Shalag (249).

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.