Rachhol

Rachhol is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 16km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Rachhol village. As per 2009 stats, Moolkoti is the gram panchayat of Rachhol village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rachhol is 024758. The village spans a total geographical area of 4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171007. Shimla is nearest town to Rachhol village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Rachhol 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 Rachhol

Population of Rachhol

According to the 2011 Census, Rachhol has a total population of about 34, with approximately 14 males and 20 females. The sex ratio is around 1428 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 7 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 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 73.53%, with male literacy at about 85.71% and female literacy near 65.00%. There are around 6 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rachhol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rachhol

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

Nearby Villages of Rachhol

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

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