Shilha village, Manali tehsil | Pincode 175129

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Shilha is a village in Manali mandal, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, with a population of 296 across 67 households. It has a literacy rate of 67.2%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sumi Devi

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LGD code: 12709
Pincode: 175129
Post office: Katrain
Population: 296
Households: 67
Literacy rate: 67.2%
Sex ratio: 839 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 165
Distance to district centre: 10 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Shimla: 119 km
Distance to Delhi: 396 km
Nearest railway station: Zero Point · 37 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Civil Hospital, Manali · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Shilha compares

By population, Shilha ranks #49 of 75 villages in Manali mandal.

Literacy rate

67.2%

−5.0% vs mandal average

Shilha: 67.2%
Manali mandal: 72.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

839

−56 vs mandal average

Shilha: 839
Manali mandal: 895

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Shilha: 4.4
Manali mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Shilha at a glance

Shilha is a village of 296 people in 67 households (Census 2011) in Manali tehsil, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, the 49th-largest of 75 villages in Manali tehsil. Literacy is 67%, 5 points below the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 839 women per 1,000 men. It lies 10 km from the Kullu district centre, 37 km from Zero Point railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 175129, served by Katrain post office; the LGD village code is 12709. The nearest hospital or health centre is Civil Hospital, Manali, 7 km away. The sarpanch is Sumi Devi, and the village votes in Manali assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur. The population is estimated at 349 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Shilha · this village	296	67%	—
Khakhnal · Manali	656	73%	0.8 km NE
Kalath · Manali	607	74%	1.7 km N
Dharanu · Manali	1,141	69%	2.1 km N
Rampur · Manali	404	75%	2.1 km SW
Dobha · Manali	450	80%	2.3 km W
Soyal · Kullu	—	—	2.8 km S

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Key facts — Shilha

LGD code: 12709
Pincode: 175129
Post office: Katrain
Population (Census 2011): 296
Population (projected 2026): 349
Households: 67
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 839
Literacy rate: 67.2%
Coordinates: 32.17342°N, 77.19166°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Manali
Member of Parliament: Kangana Ranaut
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bhuvneshwar Gaur
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sumi Devi
Block / Mandal: Manali

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kullu district level

Then & Now

Shilha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

296

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

349

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 296Census 2011
Households: 67Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 839 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3492026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 792026 projection
Active job cards: 72,628MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 55,085MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 57,07,269ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,017NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 81.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 52.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kullu district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 26,590PMAY-G · 26,590 of 1,21,502 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kullu district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 6,743Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kullu district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Shilha · Manali mandal area

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Getting there

How to reach Shilha

Mandal centre

Manali · ≈ 4.7 km

≈ 10 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kullu · ≈ 10 km

≈ 22 min by car · 26 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Shimla119 kmcapital
Delhi396 km
Mumbai1519 km
Kolkata1533 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationZero Point37 km
Bus stopShared taxi stand4 km
Hospital / PHCCivil Hospital, Manali7 km
ATM / bankKangra Co-operative Bank<1 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil2 km
CollegeDharmalaya Institute for Compassionate Living47 km
Police stationPolice Station Manali7 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Shilha

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Mata Docha Mocha templeTemple1.4 km ↗
🛕Vishnu Kund (Balu Mosar)Temple1.8 km ↗
🛕MandirTemple2.2 km ↗
🛕Miniature stone shiva templeTemple2.9 km ↗
🛕Miniature Siva Temple, JagatsukhTemple3.0 km ↗
🛕Jai Shirgan Naag templeTemple3.5 km ↗
🛕Temple of Gauri Shankar with sculpturesTemple3.8 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Shilha

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🏫Primary School SangcharSchool3.7 km ↗

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September 2026

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Hydro project valve failure triggers flooding in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu

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Leakage In Hydroelectric Project Causes Flooding In Village In Himachal Pradesh's Kullu

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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Hydro project valve failure triggers flooding in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu
KulluThe Times of India7 days ago
Leakage In Hydroelectric Project Causes Flooding In Village In Himachal Pradesh's Kullu
KulluETV Bharat7 days ago
Central team to visit Himachal from Sept 28 to assess Rs 3,200 crore monsoon damage
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Himachal: Thakri Matti panchayat election result overturned after recount
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Himachal first state to put panchayat proceedings online
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Himachal becomes first state to launch Him e-Panchayat Proceedings System
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What is the pincode of Shilha?

The pincode of Shilha, Manali tehsil, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh is 175129. The post office is Katrain.

Which post office delivers to Shilha?

Mail for Shilha is delivered through Katrain post office, pincode 175129, in Manali tehsil, Kullu district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Shilha located?

Shilha is a village in Manali tehsil of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Shilha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Shilha village has a population of 296 across 67 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Shilha?

The current sarpanch of Shilha gram panchayat is Sumi Devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shilha in?

Shilha falls under the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Himachal Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shilha in?

Shilha falls under the Manali assembly constituency (AC #22) of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Shilha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Shilha village is 67.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Shilha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Shilha village is 839 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shilha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Shilha, including Himachal Pradesh Universal Health Protection Scheme (HIMCARE), Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Shilha from Kullu district centre?

Shilha is approximately 10 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kullu district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Shilha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Shilha village is 12709.

How big is Shilha compared to other villages in Manali tehsil?

Shilha ranks 49 of 75 villages in Manali tehsil by Census 2011 population (296 residents).

How far is Shilha from Shimla?

Shilha is about 119 km from Shimla in a straight line (the state capital of Himachal Pradesh); by road expect roughly 154 km.

How far is Shilha from Delhi?

Shilha is about 396 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 515 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Shilha?

Zero Point is the nearest railway station to Shilha, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Shilha?

Shared taxi stand is the nearest bus stop to Shilha, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Shilha?

Civil Hospital, Manali is the nearest hospital or health centre to Shilha, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Shilha?

Kangra Co-operative Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Shilha, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Shilha?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Shilha, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Who is the MLA of Shilha?

Shilha falls under Manali assembly constituency (AC 22). The sitting MLA is Bhuvneshwar Gaur (INC).

Who is the MP for Shilha?

Shilha is in Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kangana Ranaut (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Shilha?

Within 5 km of Shilha: Primary School Sangchar (3.7 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Shilha in 2026?

Shilha is estimated at 349 people in 2026, up about 18% from 296 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Shilha in?

Himachal Pradesh falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Shilha in Kullu district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Shilha?

Sumi Devi is the sarpanch of Shilha gram panchayat, Manali tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Manali tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-23
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)