Shiran

Shiran is a village located in Nerua tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 164km away from district headquarter Nerua. Nerua is the sub-district headquarter of Shiran village. As per 2009 stats, Pawahan is the gram panchayat of Shiran village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shiran is 025832. The village spans a total geographical area of 97.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171210. Chaupal is nearest town to Shiran village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shiran 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 Shiran

Population of Shiran

According to the 2011 Census, Shiran has a total population of about 184, with approximately 98 males and 86 females. The sex ratio is around 877 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 109 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 55.98%, with male literacy at about 67.35% and female literacy near 43.02%. There are around 23 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shiran's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shiran

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

Nearby Villages of Shiran

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shiran