| Shamchaurasi | |
|---|---|
| city | |
| Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 31°29′59″N 75°44′58″E / 31.4997°N 75.7494°ECoordinates: 31°29′59″N 75°44′58″E / 31.4997°N 75.7494°E | |
| Country |
|
| State | Punjab |
| District | Hoshiarpur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 4,221 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Shamchaurasi is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab.
As of 2001[update] India census, Shamchaurasi had a population of 4221. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Shamchaurasi has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 63%. In Shamchaurasi, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. The famous C.B.S.E School at Sham Chaurasi is Sun Valley International Senior Secondary School located at the Main road near Chakowal Brahamana.