Paniali - Dhami, Shimla

Paniali is a village situated in the Dhami tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 54 km from Shimla. Nehra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paniali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paniali is 024009. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 171103 pincode. Seoni is the nearest town.

Paniali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shimla Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paniali

According to the 2011 Census, Paniali village had a total population of 114 people, including 52 males and 62 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,192 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.67%, with male literacy at 94.00% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1145262
Child Population (0–6 yrs)927
Scheduled Castes (SC)341618
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population914744
Illiterate Population23518

Nearby Villages of Paniali

Paniali is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Paniali

Paniali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Paniali is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paniali

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Paniali village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Paniali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Paniali village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Paniali

Where is Paniali located?

Paniali village is located in Dhami Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Paniali?

The Gram Panchayat of Paniali is Nehra.

What is the pincode of Paniali?

The pincode of Paniali is 171103.

What is the population of Paniali?

Paniali had a total population of 114, including 52 males and 62 females.

How many households are there in Paniali?

Paniali had 25 households.

What is the literacy rate in Paniali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paniali was 86.67%. Male literacy was 94.00% and female literacy was 80.00%.