Maheshu

Maheshu is a village located in Junga tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 34km away from district headquarter Junga. Junga is the sub-district headquarter of Maheshu village. As per 2009 stats, Junga is the gram panchayat of Maheshu village.

Here you can discover what makes Maheshu unique in its vibrant Junga-Shimla region. You’ll see Maheshu’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 Maheshu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maheshu is 024846. The village spans a total geographical area of 59.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173217. Shimla is nearest town to Maheshu village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Maheshu 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 Kasumpti 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 Maheshu

Population of Maheshu

According to the 2011 Census, Maheshu has a total population of about 77, with approximately 39 males and 38 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 8 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 7 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 75.32%, with male literacy at about 71.79% and female literacy near 78.95%. There are around 19 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maheshu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Maheshu

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

Nearby Villages of Maheshu

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

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