Manar - Shimla ( Rural ), Shimla

Manar is a village situated in the Shimla ( Rural ) tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Shimla. Manju Dabri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manar is 024717. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 171001 pincode. Shimla is the nearest town.

Manar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shimla Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manar

As per Census 2011, Manar village has a total population of 209 people, consisting of 106 males and 103 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 51 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Manar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population209106103
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21714
Scheduled Castes (SC)995148
Literate Population1589167
Illiterate Population511536

Nearby Villages of Manar

Manar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Manar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Manar.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Manar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Manar village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Manar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Manar village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Manar

Where is Manar located?

Manar village is located in Shimla ( Rural ) Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manar?

The Gram Panchayat of Manar is Manju Dabri.

What is the pincode of Manar?

The pincode of Manar is 171001.

What is the population of Manar?

Manar has a total population of 209, including 106 males and 103 females.

How many households are there in Manar?

There are 40 households in Manar.

What is the literacy rate in Manar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manar is 75.60%. Male literacy is 85.85% and female literacy is 65.05%.