Mashnu

Mashnu is a village located in Rampur tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 161km away from district headquarter Rampur. Rampur is the sub-district headquarter of Mashnu village. As per 2009 stats, Dofda is the gram panchayat of Mashnu village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mashnu is 023581. The village spans a total geographical area of 559 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 172001. Rampur is nearest town to Mashnu village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Mashnu 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 Rampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mashnu

Population of Mashnu

According to the 2011 Census, Mashnu has a total population of about 753, with approximately 381 males and 372 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 78 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 340 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.78%, with male literacy at about 79.27% and female literacy near 66.13%. There are around 178 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mashnu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mashnu

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

Nearby Villages of Mashnu

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

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