Shawala

Block / Tehsil Nerua
District Shimla

About Shawala

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shawala village is 025762. Shawala village is located in Nerua tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 130km away from district headquarter Nerua. Nerua is the sub-district headquarter of Shawala village. As per 2009 stats, Pujarli Shak is the gram panchayat of Shawala village.

The total geographical area of village is 202.29 hectares. Shawala has a total population of 600 peoples, out of which male population is 282 while female population is 318. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1127 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shawala village is 60.17% out of which 67.02% males and 54.09% females are literate. There are about 116 houses in shawala village. Pincode of shawala village locality is 173210.

When it comes to administration, Shawala village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Shawala village comes under Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Chaupal is nearest town to shawala village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Shawala

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 600 282 318
Literate Population 361 189 172
Illiterate Population 239 93 146

Connectivity of Shawala

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shawala

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawala

Where is Shawala located?

Shawala village is situated in Nerua Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shawala?

The Gram Panchayat of Shawala is Pujarli Shak (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Shawala?

The pincode of Shawala is 173210, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Shawala as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shawala is 600, with 282 males and 318 females.

How many households are there in Shawala as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Shawala village has a total of 116 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shawala as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shawala is 60.17%. The male literacy rate is 67.02%, while the female literacy rate is 54.09%.