Nahra

Nahra is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 5km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Nahra village. As per 2009 stats, Rajhana is the gram panchayat of Nahra village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nahra is 024551. The village spans a total geographical area of 52.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171009. Shimla is nearest town to Nahra village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Nahra 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 Nahra

Population of Nahra

According to the 2011 Census, Nahra has a total population of about 278, with approximately 137 males and 141 females. The sex ratio is around 1029 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 17 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 58 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 82.73%, with male literacy at about 91.24% and female literacy near 74.47%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nahra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nahra

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

Nearby Villages of Nahra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Nahra