Tungla

Tungla is a village located in Junga tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 38km away from district headquarter Junga. Junga is the sub-district headquarter of Tungla village. As per 2009 stats, Koti is the gram panchayat of Tungla village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tungla is 024884. The village spans a total geographical area of 89.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171012. Shimla is nearest town to Tungla village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Tungla 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 Tungla

Population of Tungla

According to the 2011 Census, Tungla has a total population of about 115, with approximately 58 males and 57 females. The sex ratio is around 982 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 14 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 61 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 73.04%, with male literacy at about 72.41% and female literacy near 73.68%. There are around 20 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tungla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tungla

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

Nearby Villages of Tungla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tungla