Sipur

Sipur 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 Sipur village. As per 2009 stats, Mashobra is the gram panchayat of Sipur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sipur is 024748. The village spans a total geographical area of 69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171007. Shimla is nearest town to Sipur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sipur 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 Sipur

Population of Sipur

According to the 2011 Census, Sipur has a total population of about 183, with approximately 100 males and 83 females. The sex ratio is around 830 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 16 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 39 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 77.05%, with male literacy at about 85.00% and female literacy near 67.47%. There are around 35 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sipur

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

Nearby Villages of Sipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sipur