Sholwi

Sholwi is a village located in Kotkhai tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 75km away from district headquarter Kotkhai. Kotkhai is the sub-district headquarter of Sholwi village. As per 2009 stats, Bagahar is the gram panchayat of Sholwi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sholwi is 026236. The village spans a total geographical area of 6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171204. Kotkhai is nearest town to Sholwi village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sholwi 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 Sholwi

Population of Sholwi

According to the 2011 Census, Sholwi has a total population of about 51, with approximately 28 males and 23 females. The sex ratio is around 821 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 2 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.51%, with male literacy at about 82.14% and female literacy near 65.22%. There are around 12 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sholwi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sholwi

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

Nearby Villages of Sholwi

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

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