Kuftu

Kuftu is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 8km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kuftu village. As per 2009 stats, Dhalli is the gram panchayat of Kuftu village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kuftu is 024670. The village spans a total geographical area of 3.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171001. Shimla is nearest town to Kuftu village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kuftu 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 Kuftu

Population of Kuftu

According to the 2011 Census, Kuftu has a total population of about 68, with approximately 33 males and 35 females. The sex ratio is around 1060 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 4 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 68 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 82.35%, with male literacy at about 87.88% and female literacy near 77.14%. There are around 15 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kuftu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kuftu

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

Nearby Villages of Kuftu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuftu