Hira

Hira is a village located in Cheta tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 196km away from district headquarter Kupvi. Kupvi is the sub-district headquarter of Hira village. As per 2009 stats, Juddu Shilal is the gram panchayat of Hira village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hira is 025641. The village spans a total geographical area of 117.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171217. Chaupal is nearest town to Hira village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Hira 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 Hira

Population of Hira

According to the 2011 Census, Hira has a total population of about 848, with approximately 444 males and 404 females. The sex ratio is around 909 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 140 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 320 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 63.44%, with male literacy at about 69.59% and female literacy near 56.68%. There are around 167 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hira's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hira

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

Nearby Villages of Hira

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hira