Gowahi

Gowahi is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 15km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gowahi village. As per 2009 stats, Patgehar is the gram panchayat of Gowahi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gowahi is 024491. The village spans a total geographical area of 70.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173219. Shimla is nearest town to Gowahi village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gowahi 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 Gowahi

Population of Gowahi

According to the 2011 Census, Gowahi has a total population of about 95, with approximately 40 males and 55 females. The sex ratio is around 1375 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. There are about 18 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 85.26%, with male literacy at about 92.50% and female literacy near 80.00%. There are around 18 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gowahi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gowahi

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

Nearby Villages of Gowahi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gowahi