Soil - Nerwa, Shimla
Soil is a village situated in the Nerwa tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 123 km from Shimla. Nerwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soil village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Soil is 025778. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 171210 pincode. Chaupal is the nearest town.
Soil village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chopal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Soil
As per Census 2011, Soil village has a total population of 97 people, consisting of 51 males and 46 females. The village has 17 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 60 literate and 37 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Soil are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97 | 51 | 46 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 92 | 49 | 43 |
| Literate Population | 60 | 37 | 23 |
| Illiterate Population | 37 | 14 | 23 |
Nearby Villages of Soil
Soil is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Soil
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Soil.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Soil is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Soil
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Soil village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Soil
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Soil village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Soil
Where is Soil located?
Soil village is located in Nerwa Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Soil?
The Gram Panchayat of Soil is Nerwa.
What is the pincode of Soil?
The pincode of Soil is 171210.
What is the population of Soil?
Soil has a total population of 97, including 51 males and 46 females.
How many households are there in Soil?
There are 17 households in Soil.
What is the literacy rate in Soil?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soil is 61.86%. Male literacy is 72.55% and female literacy is 50.00%.