Shal

Shal is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Shal village. As per 2009 stats, Bhont is the gram panchayat of Shal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shal is 024618. The village spans a total geographical area of 51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171001. Shimla is nearest town to Shal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shal 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 Shal

Population of Shal

According to the 2011 Census, Shal has a total population of about 241, with approximately 123 males and 118 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 28 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 114 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 74.27%, with male literacy at about 79.67% and female literacy near 68.64%. There are around 48 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shal

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

Nearby Villages of Shal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shal