Shimla (Urban) Tehsil - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla (Urban) is an administrative tehsil in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Shimla (Urban) is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Shimla, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 8.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 35 km², including 0.00 km² rural area and 35.34 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 820 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Shimla (Urban) Tehsil
Shimla (Urban) Tehsil has a total of 50 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andri | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Baag | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Bagog | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Bazar Ward Bara Shimla | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Bazar Ward Bolieauganj | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Bazar Ward Chotta Shimla | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Bazar Ward Kainthu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Bazarward Lakkar Bazar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Bharari | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Chawag | Urban | Not applicable |
| 11 | Chotta Shimla Dehat | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Dalni | Urban | Not applicable |
| 13 | Dhar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Gahan | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Kalyana | Urban | Not applicable |
| 16 | Kanlog | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Kareru | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Kasumpti Junga | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | Kasumpti Koti | Urban | Not applicable |
| 20 | Khalini | Urban | Not applicable |
| 21 | Nabha House | Urban | Not applicable |
| 22 | Panjri | Urban | Not applicable |
| 23 | Phagli | Urban | Not applicable |
| 24 | Ram Nagar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 25 | Station Ward Boileauganj Khas | Urban | Not applicable |
| 26 | Up Mahal Gawahi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 27 | Up Mohal Bamloe | Urban | Not applicable |
| 28 | Up Mohal Banmore | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Up Mohal Chalunthi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 30 | Up Mohal Chaura Maidan | Urban | Not applicable |
| 31 | Up Mohal Chotta Shimla Khas | Urban | Not applicable |
| 32 | Up Mohal Deodi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 33 | Up Mohal Jakhu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 34 | Up Mohal Kaithu Dwitiya | Urban | Not applicable |
| 35 | Up Mohal Kalibari | Urban | Not applicable |
| 36 | Up Mohal Kelston | Urban | Not applicable |
| 37 | Up Mohal Krishna Nagar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 38 | Up Mohal Lakkar Bazar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 39 | Up Mohal Nav Bahar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 40 | Up Mohal Raj Bhawan | Urban | Not applicable |
| 41 | Up Mohal Ridge | Urban | Not applicable |
| 42 | Up Mohal Sanjauli Bazar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 43 | Up Mohal Sanjauli Chowk | Urban | Not applicable |
| 44 | Up Mohal Shankli | Urban | Not applicable |
| 45 | Up Mohal Station Ward Bada Shimla | Urban | Not applicable |
| 46 | Up Mohal Summer Hill | Urban | Not applicable |
| 47 | Up Mohal Tara Hall | Urban | Not applicable |
| 48 | Up Mohal Upper Kaithu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 49 | Up Mohal Us Club | Urban | Not applicable |
| 50 | Up-Mohal Kaithu Pratham | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Shimla (Urban) Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Shimla (Urban) Tehsil has a total population of 1,69,578 people, consisting of 93,152 males and 76,426 females. There are 46,306 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 4,798 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,69,578 | 0 | 1,69,578 |
| Male Population | 93,152 | 0 | 93,152 |
| Female Population | 76,426 | 0 | 76,426 |
| Total Households | 46,306 | 0 | 46,306 |
| Population Density | 4,798 / km² | 0 / km² | 4,798 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,46,062 literate people and 13,571 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 29,601 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,765 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,571 | 0 | 13,571 |
| Literate Population | 1,46,062 | 0 | 1,46,062 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,516 | 0 | 23,516 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 29,601 | 0 | 29,601 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,765 | 0 | 2,765 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.