Parahani

Parahani is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 32km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Parahani village. As per 2009 stats, Naldehra is the gram panchayat of Parahani village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parahani is 024703. The village spans a total geographical area of 56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171007. Shimla is nearest town to Parahani village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Parahani 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 Shimla Rural 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 Parahani

Population of Parahani

According to the 2011 Census, Parahani has a total population of about 190, with approximately 101 males and 89 females. The sex ratio is around 881 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 190 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 74.74%, with male literacy at about 83.17% and female literacy near 65.17%. There are around 36 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parahani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parahani

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

Nearby Villages of Parahani

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Parahani