Bhatla

Bhatla is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 23km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Bhatla village. As per 2009 stats, Baldehan is the gram panchayat of Bhatla village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhatla is 024698. The village spans a total geographical area of 45.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171006. Shimla is nearest town to Bhatla village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bhatla 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 Shimla Rural 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 Bhatla

Population of Bhatla

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatla has a total population of about 162, with approximately 82 males and 80 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 28 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 84 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 69.14%, with male literacy at about 79.27% and female literacy near 58.75%. There are around 32 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhatla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhatla

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhatla