Shawala

Block / Tehsil Chaupal
District Shimla

About Shawala

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shawala village is 025530. Shawala village is located in Chaupal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 129km away from district headquarter Chaupal. Chaupal is the sub-district headquarter of Shawala village. As per 2009 stats, Lingzar is the gram panchayat of Shawala village.

The total geographical area of village is 26.42 hectares. Shawala has a total population of 122 peoples, out of which male population is 58 while female population is 64. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1103 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shawala village is 58.20% out of which 62.07% males and 54.69% females are literate. There are about 19 houses in shawala village. Pincode of shawala village locality is 171211.

When it comes to administration, Shawala village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Shawala village comes under Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Chaupal is nearest town to shawala village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Shawala

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 122 58 64
Literate Population 71 36 35
Illiterate Population 51 22 29

Connectivity of Shawala

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shawala

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawala

Where is Shawala located?

Shawala village is situated in Chaupal Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shawala?

The Gram Panchayat of Shawala is Lingzar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Shawala?

The pincode of Shawala is 171211, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Shawala as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shawala is 122, with 58 males and 64 females.

How many households are there in Shawala as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Shawala village has a total of 19 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shawala as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shawala is 58.20%. The male literacy rate is 62.07%, while the female literacy rate is 54.69%.