Arhal

Arhal is a village 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.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Arhal is 026451. The village spans a total geographical area of 134.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171223. Rohru is nearest town to Arhal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Arhal 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 Rohru 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 Arhal

Population of Arhal

According to the 2011 Census, Arhal has a total population of about 944, with approximately 467 males and 477 females. The sex ratio is around 1021 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 83 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 170 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 69.92%, with male literacy at about 77.30% and female literacy near 62.68%. There are around 211 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Arhal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Arhal

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

Nearby Villages of Arhal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Arhal