Indian Village Directory

Shalai Sub-district Village List

Shalai Sub-district in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh has 28 Census 2011 village records, including 28 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 36,905 people, 5,046 households and 16,635 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.

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Quick answer: Shalai Sub-district has 28 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 28 inhabited villages. They are part of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh.
Villages28
Inhabited Villages28
Population36,905
Households5,046
Area (ha)16,635
CD Blocks1

Key Facts

Location
Shalai Sub-district is in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
Village Records
28 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
28
Listed Population
36,905
Households
5,046
Recorded Village Area
16,635 hectares
Largest by Population
Shillai (240) (5,790 people)
Largest by Area
Gundahan (194) (2,887 hectares)

Largest Villages by Population

Shillai (240) is the highest-population village listed in Shalai Sub-district, with 5,790 people and 1,003 households. It represents 16% of the listed sub-district village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationLocal Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Shillai (240) 5,790 16% 1,003 5.8 1,653 350.3 Paonta Sahib 70.0
2 Gundahan (194) 3,828 10% 532 7.2 2,887 132.6 Paonta Sahib 67.0
3 Kando Bhatnaul (230) 2,236 6.1% 247 9.1 568 393.7 Paonta Sahib 77.0
4 Milla Magnal (192) 2,102 5.7% 277 7.6 1,089 193 Paonta Sahib 65.0
5 Manal (238) 1,808 4.9% 217 8.3 555 325.8 Paonta Sahib 78.0
6 Ashyari (220) 1,730 4.7% 243 7.1 467 370.4 Paonta Sahib 55.0
7 Bali Koti (236) 1,688 4.6% 189 8.9 518 325.9 Paonta Sahib 85.0
8 Kota (211) 1,672 4.5% 247 6.8 1,036 161.4 Paonta Sahib 85.0
9 Kuhant (225) 1,555 4.2% 198 7.9 743 209.3 Paonta Sahib 66.0
10 Shiri Kyari (226) 1,454 3.9% 175 8.3 868 167.5 Paonta Sahib 80.0

Largest Villages by Area

Gundahan (194) has the largest recorded village area in Shalai Sub-district, at 2,887 hectares. This is 17% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)Local Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Gundahan (194) 2,887 17% 3,828 132.6 532 0.18 Paonta Sahib 67.0
2 Shillai (240) 1,653 9.9% 5,790 350.3 1,003 0.61 Paonta Sahib 70.0
3 Milla Magnal (192) 1,089 6.5% 2,102 193 277 0.25 Paonta Sahib 65.0
4 Kota (211) 1,036 6.2% 1,672 161.4 247 0.24 Paonta Sahib 85.0
5 Bindla Digwa (191) 923 5.5% 896 97.1 126 0.14 Paonta Sahib 72.0
6 Shiri Kyari (226) 868 5.2% 1,454 167.5 175 0.2 Paonta Sahib 80.0
7 Kuhant (225) 743 4.5% 1,555 209.3 198 0.27 Paonta Sahib 66.0
8 Bela (233) 584 3.5% 1,187 203.3 158 0.27 Paonta Sahib 78.0
9 Kando Bhatnaul (230) 568 3.4% 2,236 393.7 247 0.43 Paonta Sahib 77.0
10 Diyandon (228) 564 3.4% 529 93.8 64 0.11 Paonta Sahib 78.0

Villages in Shalai Sub-district

The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Shalai Sub-district. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.

Alphabetical index: A B C D G J K M N P S

A Villages

A villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Ashyari (220) 023440 1,730 243 467 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available

B Villages

B villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Bagna (229) 023451 412 48 352 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available
Bali Koti (236) 023456 1,688 189 518 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available
Bambal (222) 023442 797 110 286 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Not Available Not Available Available
Bandli (232) 023446 1,425 188 451 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available
Bela (233) 023452 1,187 158 584 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available
Bindla Digwa (191) 023437 896 126 923 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available
Bobri (234) 023454 381 49 219 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available

C Villages

C villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Chamra Morar (235) 023455 1,094 142 426 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available

D Villages

D villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Diyandon (228) 023450 529 64 564 Shillai Paonta Sahib Not Available Available Not Available Available

G Villages

G villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Gangtoli (223) 023441 371 50 103 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available
Gawali Pashmi (237) 023457 1,031 147 401 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available
Gundahan (194) 023432 3,828 532 2,887 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available

J Villages

J villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Juwan (193) 023436 210 29 304 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available

K Villages

K villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Kando Bhatnaul (230) 023447 2,236 247 568 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available
Kiyana (212) 023435 429 56 101 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available
Kota (211) 023434 1,672 247 1,036 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available
Koti Utrou (221) 023439 1,279 186 371 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available
Kuhant (225) 023443 1,555 198 743 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available

M Villages

M villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Manal (238) 023459 1,808 217 555 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available
Matiana (239) 023458 763 96 326 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available
Milla Magnal (192) 023438 2,102 277 1,089 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available

N Villages

N villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Nawna Bhatwar (227) 023449 447 48 95 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Not Available Not Available Available

P Villages

P villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Pab (210) 023433 266 32 195 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available
Pab (224) 023444 709 85 171 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available

S Villages

S villages in Shalai Sub-district
VillageVillage CodePopulationHouseholdsArea (ha)CD BlockGram PanchayatNearest TownATM AccessPrimary SchoolMobileRoadPower
Sayasu (231) 023453 816 104 379 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Not Available Available
Shillai (240) 023445 5,790 1,003 1,653 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available
Shiri Kyari (226) 023448 1,454 175 868 Shillai Paonta Sahib Available Available Available Available

Population Summary

Shalai Sub-district has 36,905 people in 5,046 households across 28 Census 2011 village records.

Average Population / Village1,318
Average Household Size7.3
Inhabited Village %100%
Population Density / sq km221.9
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population36,905

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage links Shalai villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.

CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported1

CD blocks reported: Shillai.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage for Shalai Sub-district is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 28 villages (100%), mobile coverage in 26 villages (93%), all-weather road in 12 villages (43%), domestic power supply in 28 villages (100%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 28 28 0 100
Mobile Coverage 26 28 2 92.86
All-Weather Road 12 28 16 42.86
PDS Shop 10 28 18 35.71
Domestic Power Supply 28 28 0 100
Median Nearest Town Distance76 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km28

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 0 0%
5-10 Km 0 0%
10-25 Km 0 0%
Over 25 Km 28 100%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance fields show how Shalai villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 28 villages, with an average of 74.14 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 92.0 km for Pab (210). Use these figures for orientation only.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 28 74.14 92 Pab (210) Paonta Sahib

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains the fields available for Shalai Sub-district. The page summarises 25 data fields and 700 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 5 140 84
Location and Distance 3 84 56
Population and Social Groups 3 84 84
Education Facilities 8 224 50
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 56 38
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 28 10
Power Supply 3 84 84

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are in Shalai Sub-district?

Shalai Sub-district has 28 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 28 inhabited villages. They are part of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh.

Which is the most populated village in Shalai Sub-district?

Shillai (240) is the most populated village listed for Shalai Sub-district, with 5,790 people and 1,003 households.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Shalai Sub-district?

Gundahan (194) has the largest recorded village area in Shalai Sub-district, at 2,887 hectares.

What village facilities are reported in Shalai Sub-district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 28 villages, domestic power supply in 28 villages, mobile coverage in 26 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

What can I find in the Shalai Sub-district village table?

The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.

Is Shalai also a sub-district in Census data?

Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.

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.