Gawahi

Gawahi is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gawahi village. As per 2009 stats, Patgehar is the gram panchayat of Gawahi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gawahi is 024787. The village spans a total geographical area of 66.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171012. Shimla is nearest town to Gawahi village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gawahi 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 Gawahi

Population of Gawahi

According to the 2011 Census, Gawahi has a total population of about 108, with approximately 58 males and 50 females. The sex ratio is around 862 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 6 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.00%, with male literacy at about 87.93% and female literacy near 60.00%. There are around 16 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gawahi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gawahi

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

Nearby Villages of Gawahi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gawahi