Sarahan

Sarahan is a village located in Chaupal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 123km away from district headquarter Chaupal. Chaupal is the sub-district headquarter of Sarahan village. As per 2009 stats, Saranh is the gram panchayat of Sarahan village.

Here you can discover what makes Sarahan unique in its vibrant Chaupal-Shimla region. You’ll see Sarahan’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 Sarahan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sarahan is 025511. The village spans a total geographical area of 137.48 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171211. Chaupal is nearest town to Sarahan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sarahan 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 Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sarahan

Population of Sarahan

According to the 2011 Census, Sarahan has a total population of about 361, with approximately 177 males and 184 females. The sex ratio is around 1039 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 188 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 66.48%, with male literacy at about 72.32% and female literacy near 60.87%. There are around 83 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sarahan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sarahan

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

Nearby Villages of Sarahan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sarahan