Shekhal

Shekhal is a village located in Rohru tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 149km away from district headquarter Rohru. Rohru is the sub-district headquarter of Shekhal village. As per 2009 stats, Lower Koti is the gram panchayat of Shekhal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shekhal is 026503. The village spans a total geographical area of 258 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171207. Rohru is nearest town to Shekhal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shekhal 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 Shekhal

Population of Shekhal

According to the 2011 Census, Shekhal has a total population of about 440, with approximately 226 males and 214 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 177 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 6. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.68%, with male literacy at about 78.76% and female literacy near 62.15%. There are around 98 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shekhal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shekhal

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhal

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

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