Gewas

Block / Tehsil Chirgaon
District Shimla

About Gewas

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gewas village is 026608. Gewas village is located in Chirgaon tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 130km away from district headquarter Chirgaon. Chirgaon is the sub-district headquarter of Gewas village. As per 2009 stats, Gawas Bp is the gram panchayat of Gewas village.

The total geographical area of village is 343 hectares. Gewas has a total population of 613 peoples, out of which male population is 321 while female population is 292. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 909 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gewas village is 56.61% out of which 59.50% males and 53.42% females are literate. There are about 121 houses in gewas village. Pincode of gewas village locality is 171214.

As per 2019 stats, Gewas village comes under Shimla assembly & parliamentary constituency. Rohru is nearest town to gewas village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Gewas

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 613 321 292
Literate Population 347 191 156
Illiterate Population 266 130 136

Connectivity of Gewas

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 Gewas

Frequently Asked Questions about Gewas

Where is Gewas located?

Gewas village is situated in Chirgaon Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gewas?

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

What is the pincode of Gewas?

The pincode of Gewas is 171214, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gewas is 613, with 321 males and 292 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Gewas village has a total of 121 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gewas is 56.61%. The male literacy rate is 59.50%, while the female literacy rate is 53.42%.