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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the tehsil was 35 km², including 0.00 km² of rural area and 35.34 km² of urban area. The sex ratio was 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
According to the 2011 Census, Shimla (Urban) Tehsil had a total population of 1,69,578 people living in 46,306 households. The population comprised 93,152 males and 76,426 females, with an average population density of 4,798 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Shimla (Urban) Tehsil had 1,46,062 literate people and 13,571 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 29,601 and 2,765 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.