Narar - Jalog, Shimla
Narar is a village situated in the Jalog tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from Shimla. Karyali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Narar is 024134. The village covers a total geographical area of 37 hectares and falls under the 171019 pincode. Seoni is the nearest town.
Narar 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 Narar
According to the 2011 Census, Narar village had a total population of 92 people, including 47 males and 45 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.89%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 88.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.
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 | 92 | 47 | 45 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 72 | 34 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 20 | 13 | 7 |
Nearby Villages of Narar
Narar 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 Narar
Public transport in the Narar is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Narar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Narar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Narar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Narar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Narar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Narar
Where is Narar located?
Narar village is located in Jalog Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Narar?
The Gram Panchayat of Narar is Karyali.
What is the pincode of Narar?
The pincode of Narar is 171019.
What is the population of Narar?
Narar had a total population of 92, including 47 males and 45 females.
How many households are there in Narar?
Narar had 23 households.
What is the literacy rate in Narar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narar was 88.89%. Male literacy was 89.47% and female literacy was 88.37%.