Khob - Jalog, Shimla
Khob is a village situated in the Jalog tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 65 km from Shimla. Dumehar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khob village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khob is 024128. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.38 hectares and falls under the 171019 pincode. Seoni is the nearest town.
Khob village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Khob
According to the 2011 Census, Khob village had a total population of 159 people, including 80 males and 79 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.38%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.
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 Population | 159 | 80 | 79 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 118 | 66 | 52 |
| Illiterate Population | 41 | 14 | 27 |
Nearby Villages of Khob
Khob 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 Khob
Khob is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Khob is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khob
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khob village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Khob
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khob village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Khob
Where is Khob located?
Khob village is located in Jalog Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khob?
The Gram Panchayat of Khob is Dumehar.
What is the pincode of Khob?
The pincode of Khob is 171019.
What is the population of Khob?
Khob had a total population of 159, including 80 males and 79 females.
How many households are there in Khob?
Khob had 31 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khob?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khob was 81.38%. Male literacy was 90.41% and female literacy was 72.22%.