Bihar

Bihar is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 1km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Bihar village. As per 2009 stats, Rajhana is the gram panchayat of Bihar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bihar is 024560. The village spans a total geographical area of 66.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171009. Shimla is nearest town to Bihar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Bihar 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 Kasumpti 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 Bihar

Population of Bihar

According to the 2011 Census, Bihar has a total population of about 495, with approximately 256 males and 239 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 159 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 87.07%, with male literacy at about 89.45% and female literacy near 84.52%. There are around 104 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bihar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bihar

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

Nearby Villages of Bihar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bihar