Catchment Area - Shimla ( Rural ), Shimla

Catchment Area is a village situated in the Shimla ( Rural ) tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Shimla. Chamyana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Catchment Area village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Catchment Area is 024786. The village covers a total geographical area of 869.8 hectares and falls under the 171001 pincode. Shimla is the nearest town.

Catchment Area village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kasumpti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Catchment Area

As per Census 2011, Catchment Area village has a total population of 10 people, consisting of 7 males and 3 females. The village has 4 households and a sex ratio of 428 females per 1,000 males. The village has 9 literate and 1 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Catchment Area are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1073
Scheduled Castes (SC)532
Literate Population963
Illiterate Population11-

Nearby Villages of Catchment Area

Catchment Area is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Catchment Area

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Catchment Area.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Catchment Area is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Catchment Area

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Catchment Area village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Catchment Area

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Catchment Area village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Catchment Area

Where is Catchment Area located?

Catchment Area village is located in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Catchment Area?

The Gram Panchayat of Catchment Area is Chamyana.

What is the pincode of Catchment Area?

The pincode of Catchment Area is 171001.

What is the population of Catchment Area?

Catchment Area has a total population of 10, including 7 males and 3 females.

How many households are there in Catchment Area?

There are 4 households in Catchment Area.

What is the literacy rate in Catchment Area?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Catchment Area is 90.00%. Male literacy is 85.71% and female literacy is 100.00%.