Gewas
Gewas is a village 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.
Gewas has its own place in the vibrant Shimla region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Gewas
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gewas is 026608. The village spans a total geographical area of 343 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171214. Rohru is nearest town to Gewas village for all major economic activities.
As per 2019 stats, Gewas village comes under Shimla assembly & parliamentary constituency.
Google Map of Gewas
Population of Gewas
Below is a concise population overview of Gewas as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 613 | 321 | 292 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 86 | 53 | 33 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 293 | 149 | 144 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 347 | 191 | 156 |
Illiterate Population | 266 | 130 | 136 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gewas village:
- The total population of Gewas village is around 613, including approximately 321 males and 292 females, with a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 86 children aged 0–6 years in Gewas village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Gewas village has 293 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Gewas village is about 56.61%, with male literacy at 59.50% and female literacy at 53.42%.
- There are around 121 households in Gewas village.
Connectivity of Gewas
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gewas. As per the 2011 stats, Gewas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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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
Knowing the nearby villages of Gewas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around 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%.