Bag - Chaupal, Shimla

Bag is a village situated in the Chaupal tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Jodna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bag is 025492. The village covers a total geographical area of 19.01 hectares and falls under the 171211 pincode. Chaupal is the nearest town.

Bag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chopal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bag

As per Census 2011, Bag village has a total population of 57 people, consisting of 24 males and 33 females. The village has 11 households and a sex ratio of 1,375 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 39 literate and 18 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bag are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population572433
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844
Literate Population391722
Illiterate Population18711

Nearby Villages of Bag

Bag is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bag

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bag.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Bag is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bag

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bag village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bag

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bag village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bag

Where is Bag located?

Bag village is located in Chaupal Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bag?

The Gram Panchayat of Bag is Jodna.

What is the pincode of Bag?

The pincode of Bag is 171211.

What is the population of Bag?

Bag has a total population of 57, including 24 males and 33 females.

How many households are there in Bag?

There are 11 households in Bag.

What is the literacy rate in Bag?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bag is 68.42%. Male literacy is 70.83% and female literacy is 66.67%.