Where is Shiwan (142/1) village located?
Shiwan (142/1) is in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Shiwan (142/1) Village
Shiwan (142/1) is an inhabited village in Kumharsain Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 023831, the Census 2011 record lists 1,039 people in 242 households and the reported area is 259.2 hectares. The local references include Narkanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkanda at about 46 km.
Village Code023831
Population1,039
Households242
Area259.2 hectares
Nearest TownNarkanda
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shiwan (142/1)
- Census Village Code
- 023831
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 02
- District
- Shimla
- District Census Code
- 033
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kumharsain
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00179
- CD Block
- Narkanda
- Households
- 242
- Population
- 1,039
- Male Population
- 534
- Female Population
- 505
- Sex Ratio
- 945.69
- Area
- 259.2 hectares
- Area
- 2.59 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Narkanda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 46 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 172027
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shiwan (142/1) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,039 people, 259.2 hectares of reported area and Narkanda as the nearest town reference for Shiwan (142/1), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shiwan (142/1) falls under Kumharsain Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 023831.
- The record lists 1,039 people living in 242 households.
- The reported village area is 259.2 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Narkanda.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density400.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share41.87%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shiwan (142/1) in the official administrative record. Census village code 023831 and Narkanda CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 02
- District Census Code
- 033
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00179
- Village Census Code
- 023831
- CD Block Code
- 0067
- CD Block Name
- Narkanda
Location and Distance
Narkanda is the nearest town listed for Shiwan (142/1), about 46 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 112 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kumharsain
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 26 km
- District Headquarter
- Shimla
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 112 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Narkanda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 46 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Yes
- Nearest Town
- Narkanda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 46 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 259.2 hectares
- Area
- 2.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,039 people in 242 households, with 534 male residents and 505 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 41.87% and ST share is 0% for Shiwan (142/1). Population density works out to about 400.85 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 242
- Total Population
- 1,039
- Male Population
- 534
- Female Population
- 505
- Sex Ratio
- 945.69
- Average Household Size
- 4.29
- SC Population
- 435
- SC Male Population
- 231
- SC Female Population
- 204
- SC Population Share
- 41.87
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shiwan (142/1) list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private 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 Shiwan (142/1). Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shiwan (142/1) include hand pump water and 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
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 30.69 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shiwan (142/1) include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- State Highway
- 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 Shiwan (142/1) include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shiwan (142/1) 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 Shiwan (142/1) show that net sown area is 158.35 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.52
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 59.98 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 7.66 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 158.35
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 158.35 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Shiwan (142/1) village in?
Shiwan (142/1) village is in Shimla district.
Which state is Shiwan (142/1) village in?
Shiwan (142/1) village is in Himachal Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Shiwan (142/1) under?
Shiwan (142/1) comes under Kumharsain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shiwan (142/1)?
The Census village code of Shiwan (142/1) is 023831.
What is the population of Shiwan (142/1) village?
The village record lists 1,039 people and 242 households for Shiwan (142/1).
How many households are in Shiwan (142/1) village?
The village record lists 242 households for Shiwan (142/1).
What is the male and female population of Shiwan (142/1)?
The record lists 534 male residents and 505 female residents for Shiwan (142/1).
What is the sex ratio of Shiwan (142/1) village?
The sex ratio of Shiwan (142/1) is 945.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shiwan (142/1) village?
The reported geographical area of Shiwan (142/1) is 259.2 hectares.
What is the population density of Shiwan (142/1) village?
The approximate population density of Shiwan (142/1) is 400.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shiwan (142/1)?
The nearest town listed for Shiwan (142/1) is Narkanda, about 46 km away.
How far is Shiwan (142/1) from the district headquarters?
Shiwan (142/1) is about 112 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shiwan (142/1) from the sub-district headquarters?
Shiwan (142/1) is about 26 km from Kumharsain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shiwan (142/1)?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Shiwan (142/1).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shiwan (142/1)?
For Shiwan (142/1), net sown area is 158.35 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shiwan (142/1).
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shiwan (142/1).