Indian Village Directory

Shiv Shankar Garh (217) Village

Shiv Shankar Garh (217) is an inhabited village in Kandaghat Sub-district of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 022255, the Census 2011 record lists 220 people in 40 households and the reported area is 132.75 hectares. The local references include Kandaghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arki at about 25 km.

In short:

Shiv Shankar Garh (217) is a village in Kandaghat Sub-district, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 022255 and 220 people in 40 households.

Village Code022255
Population220
Households40
Area132.75 hectares
Nearest TownArki

Detailed village profile

Shiv Shankar Garh (217) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 220 people, 132.75 hectares of reported area and Arki as the nearest town reference for Shiv Shankar Garh (217), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Solan
Sub-district Kandaghat
CD Block Kandaghat
  • Shiv Shankar Garh (217) falls under Kandaghat Sub-district in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 022255.
  • The record lists 220 people living in 40 households.
  • The reported village area is 132.75 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arki.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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 Village Facts

Village
Shiv Shankar Garh (217)
Census Village Code
022255
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Solan
District Census Code
031
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kandaghat
Sub-district Census Code
00166
CD Block
Kandaghat
Households
40
Population
220
Male Population
108
Female Population
112
Sex Ratio
1,037.04
Area
132.75 hectares
Area
1.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Arki
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
173222
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 165.73 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.5 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 82.27% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shiv Shankar Garh (217) in the official administrative record. Census village code 022255 and Kandaghat CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
031
Sub-district Census Code
00166
Village Census Code
022255
CD Block Code
0058
CD Block Name
Kandaghat

Location and Distance

Arki is the nearest town listed for Shiv Shankar Garh (217), about 25 km away. Solan is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kandaghat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
36 km
District Headquarter
Solan
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arki
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Arki
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
132.75 hectares
Area
1.33 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 220 people in 40 households, with 108 male residents and 112 female residents. The average household size is 5.5, and SC share is 82.27% and ST share is 0% for Shiv Shankar Garh (217). Population density works out to about 165.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
40
Total Population
220
Male Population
108
Female Population
112
Sex Ratio
1,037.04
Average Household Size
5.5
SC Population
181
SC Male Population
86
SC Female Population
95
SC Population Share
82.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shiv Shankar Garh (217) 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
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9.51 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shiv Shankar Garh (217) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shiv Shankar Garh (217) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shiv Shankar Garh (217) 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 Shiv Shankar Garh (217) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Pulses, net sown area is 16.35 hectares and irrigated land is 0.98 hectares (6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.01
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
83.63 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.09 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
10.16 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15.37 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.98
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.98 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shiv Shankar Garh (217) village located?

Shiv Shankar Garh (217) is in Kandaghat Sub-district of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Shiv Shankar Garh (217) village in?

Shiv Shankar Garh (217) village is in Solan district.

Which state is Shiv Shankar Garh (217) village in?

Shiv Shankar Garh (217) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Shiv Shankar Garh (217) under?

Shiv Shankar Garh (217) comes under Kandaghat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shiv Shankar Garh (217)?

The Census village code of Shiv Shankar Garh (217) is 022255.

What is the population of Shiv Shankar Garh (217) village?

The village record lists 220 people and 40 households for Shiv Shankar Garh (217).

How many households are in Shiv Shankar Garh (217) village?

The village record lists 40 households for Shiv Shankar Garh (217).

What is the male and female population of Shiv Shankar Garh (217)?

The record lists 108 male residents and 112 female residents for Shiv Shankar Garh (217).

What is the sex ratio of Shiv Shankar Garh (217) village?

The sex ratio of Shiv Shankar Garh (217) is 1,037.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shiv Shankar Garh (217) village?

The reported geographical area of Shiv Shankar Garh (217) is 132.75 hectares.

What is the population density of Shiv Shankar Garh (217) village?

The approximate population density of Shiv Shankar Garh (217) is 165.73 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shiv Shankar Garh (217)?

The nearest town listed for Shiv Shankar Garh (217) is Arki, about 25 km away.

How far is Shiv Shankar Garh (217) from the district headquarters?

Shiv Shankar Garh (217) is about 45 km from Solan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shiv Shankar Garh (217) from the sub-district headquarters?

Shiv Shankar Garh (217) is about 36 km from Kandaghat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shiv Shankar Garh (217)?

For Shiv Shankar Garh (217), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Pulses, net sown area is 16.35 hectares and irrigated land is 0.98 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shiv Shankar Garh (217).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shiv Shankar Garh (217).

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Shiv Shankar Garh (217).

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.