Saunl

Saunl is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Saunl village. As per 2009 stats, Baldehan is the gram panchayat of Saunl village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saunl is 024732. The village spans a total geographical area of 155 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171707. Shimla is nearest town to Saunl village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Saunl 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 Saunl

Population of Saunl

According to the 2011 Census, Saunl has a total population of about 647, with approximately 341 males and 306 females. The sex ratio is around 897 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 80 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 540 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 65.38%, with male literacy at about 69.79% and female literacy near 60.46%. There are around 119 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saunl's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saunl

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

Nearby Villages of Saunl

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

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