Shenal

Shenal is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 26km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Shenal village. As per 2009 stats, Baldehan is the gram panchayat of Shenal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shenal is 024726. The village spans a total geographical area of 117 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171007. Shimla is nearest town to Shenal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shenal 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 Shenal

Population of Shenal

According to the 2011 Census, Shenal has a total population of about 358, with approximately 181 males and 177 females. The sex ratio is around 977 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 131 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 75.42%, with male literacy at about 79.01% and female literacy near 71.75%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shenal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shenal

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

Nearby Villages of Shenal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shenal