Shawala

Shawala is a village 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.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shawala is 025762. The village spans a total geographical area of 202.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173210. Chaupal is nearest town to Shawala village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shawala 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 Chopal 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 Shawala

Population of Shawala

According to the 2011 Census, Shawala has a total population of about 600, with approximately 282 males and 318 females. The sex ratio is around 1127 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 80 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 469 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 60.17%, with male literacy at about 67.02% and female literacy near 54.09%. There are around 116 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shawala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shawala

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

Nearby Villages of Shawala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawala