Swahal

Swahal is a village located in Tira Sujanpur tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from district headquarter Tira Sujanpur. Tira Sujanpur is the sub-district headquarter of Swahal village. As per 2009 stats, Chabutra is the gram panchayat of Swahal village.

Here you can discover what makes Swahal unique in its vibrant Tira Sujanpur-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Swahal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Swahal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Swahal is 016416. The village spans a total geographical area of 175.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 177007. Tira Sujanpur is nearest town to Swahal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Swahal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sujanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Swahal

Population of Swahal

According to the 2011 Census, Swahal has a total population of about 559, with approximately 261 males and 298 females. The sex ratio is around 1141 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 80 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 131 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.42%, with male literacy at about 79.69% and female literacy near 69.80%. There are around 140 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Swahal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Swahal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Swahal. As per the 2011 stats, Swahal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Swahal

Knowing the nearby villages of Swahal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Swahal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Swahal