Shil Gaon

Shil Gaon is a village located in Jubbal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 110km away from district headquarter Jubbal. Jubbal is the sub-district headquarter of Shil Gaon village. As per 2009 stats, Rawin is the gram panchayat of Shil Gaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Shil Gaon unique in its vibrant Jubbal-Shimla region. You’ll see Shil Gaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shil Gaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shil Gaon is 026051. The village spans a total geographical area of 71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171216. Jubbal is nearest town to Shil Gaon village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shil Gaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jubbal-Kotkhai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shil Gaon

Population of Shil Gaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shil Gaon has a total population of about 212, with approximately 98 males and 114 females. The sex ratio is around 1163 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 16 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 56 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.11%, with male literacy at about 85.71% and female literacy near 62.28%. There are around 45 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shil Gaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shil Gaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shil Gaon. As per the 2011 stats, Shil Gaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shil Gaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Shil Gaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shil Gaon.

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