Shalawat

Shalawat is a village located in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 130km away from district headquarter Rohru. Rohru is the sub-district headquarter of Shalawat village. As per 2009 stats, Bhaloon is the gram panchayat of Shalawat village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shalawat is 026413. The village spans a total geographical area of 71.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171224. Rohru is nearest town to Shalawat village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shalawat 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 Shalawat

Population of Shalawat

According to the 2011 Census, Shalawat has a total population of about 388, with approximately 183 males and 205 females. The sex ratio is around 1120 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 24 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 75.26%, with male literacy at about 89.07% and female literacy near 62.93%. There are around 90 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shalawat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shalawat

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

Nearby Villages of Shalawat

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

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