Prahani - Shimla ( Rural ), Shimla

Prahani is a village situated in the Shimla ( Rural ) tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Shimla. Naldehra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prahani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prahani is 024703. The village covers a total geographical area of 56 hectares and falls under the 171001 pincode. Shimla is the nearest town.

Prahani 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 Prahani

As per Census 2011, Prahani village has a total population of 190 people, consisting of 101 males and 89 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 142 literate and 48 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19010189
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17107
Scheduled Castes (SC)19010189
Literate Population1428458
Illiterate Population481731

Nearby Villages of Prahani

Prahani 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 Prahani

Prahani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

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 Prahani is about 32 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 Prahani

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

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

Health Facilities in Prahani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Prahani

Where is Prahani located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Prahani?

The Gram Panchayat of Prahani is Naldehra.

What is the pincode of Prahani?

The pincode of Prahani is 171001.

What is the population of Prahani?

Prahani has a total population of 190, including 101 males and 89 females.

How many households are there in Prahani?

There are 36 households in Prahani.

What is the literacy rate in Prahani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Prahani is 74.74%. Male literacy is 83.17% and female literacy is 65.17%.