Malhiana

Malhiana is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 3km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Malhiana village. As per 2009 stats, Malyana is the gram panchayat of Malhiana village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Malhiana is 024772. The village spans a total geographical area of 89.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171006. Shimla is nearest town to Malhiana village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Malhiana 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 Malhiana

Population of Malhiana

According to the 2011 Census, Malhiana has a total population of about 749, with approximately 362 males and 387 females. The sex ratio is around 1069 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 123 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.71%, with male literacy at about 84.81% and female literacy near 82.69%. There are around 179 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Malhiana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Malhiana

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

Nearby Villages of Malhiana

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

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