Gharech

Block / Tehsil Shimla Rural
District Shimla

About Gharech

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gharech village is 024756. Gharech village is located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 22km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gharech village. As per 2009 stats, Kufri Shawah is the gram panchayat of Gharech village.

The total geographical area of village is 143.23 hectares. Gharech has a total population of 194 peoples, out of which male population is 99 while female population is 95. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gharech village is 80.41% out of which 89.90% males and 70.53% females are literate. There are about 44 houses in gharech village. Pincode of gharech village locality is 171007.

When it comes to administration, Gharech village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gharech village comes under Kasumpti Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Shimla is nearest town to gharech village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Gharech

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 194 99 95
Literate Population 156 89 67
Illiterate Population 38 10 28

Connectivity of Gharech

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gharech

Frequently Asked Questions about Gharech

Where is Gharech located?

Gharech village is situated in Shimla Rural Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gharech?

The Gram Panchayat of Gharech is Kufri Shawah (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Gharech?

The pincode of Gharech is 171007, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Gharech as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gharech is 194, with 99 males and 95 females.

How many households are there in Gharech as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gharech village has a total of 44 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gharech as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gharech is 80.41%. The male literacy rate is 89.90%, while the female literacy rate is 70.53%.