Arhal

Block / Tehsil Rohru
District Shimla

About Arhal

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Arhal village is 026451. Arhal village is located in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 120km away from district headquarter Rohru. Rohru is the sub-district headquarter of Arhal village. As per 2009 stats, Summerkot is the gram panchayat of Arhal village.

The total geographical area of village is 134.89 hectares. Arhal has a total population of 944 peoples, out of which male population is 467 while female population is 477. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1021 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of arhal village is 69.92% out of which 77.30% males and 62.68% females are literate. There are about 211 houses in arhal village. Pincode of arhal village locality is 171223.

When it comes to administration, Arhal 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, Arhal village comes under Rohru Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Rohru is nearest town to arhal village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Arhal

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 944 467 477
Literate Population 660 361 299
Illiterate Population 284 106 178

Connectivity of Arhal

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 Arhal

Frequently Asked Questions about Arhal

Where is Arhal located?

Arhal village is situated in Rohru Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arhal?

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

What is the pincode of Arhal?

The pincode of Arhal is 171223, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Arhal is 944, with 467 males and 477 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Arhal village has a total of 211 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Arhal is 69.92%. The male literacy rate is 77.30%, while the female literacy rate is 62.68%.