Rug

Block / Tehsil Shimla Rural
District Shimla

About Rug

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Rug village is 024660. Rug village is 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 Rug village. As per 2009 stats, Chedi is the gram panchayat of Rug village.

The total geographical area of village is 45.19 hectares. Rug has a total population of 80 peoples, out of which male population is 37 while female population is 43. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1162 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of rug village is 78.75% out of which 91.89% males and 67.44% females are literate. There are about 16 houses in rug village. Pincode of rug village locality is 171001.

When it comes to administration, Rug village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Rug village comes under Kasumpti Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Shimla is nearest town to rug village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Rug

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 80 37 43
Literate Population 63 34 29
Illiterate Population 17 3 14

Connectivity of Rug

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Rug

Frequently Asked Questions about Rug

Where is Rug located?

Rug village is situated in Shimla Rural Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rug?

The Gram Panchayat of Rug is Chedi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Rug?

The pincode of Rug is 171001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Rug as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Rug is 80, with 37 males and 43 females.

How many households are there in Rug as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Rug village has a total of 16 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rug as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rug is 78.75%. The male literacy rate is 91.89%, while the female literacy rate is 67.44%.