Shawad - Sunni, Shimla
Shawad is a village situated in the Sunni tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Shimla. Reog serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shawad village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shawad is 024081. The village covers a total geographical area of 13 hectares and falls under the 171301 pincode. Seoni is the nearest town.
Shawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shimla Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Shawad
Shawad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Than (37/30) | North-West | 4.51 km |
| Jangal Mohranal | East | 4.51 km |
| Basantpur | East | 7.81 km |
| Chohla | West | 12.60 km |
| Jabal | West | 13.49 km |
| Jangal Himri | East | 15.28 km |
| Jangal Lade Ki Bayen | South-West | 15.47 km |
| Jangal Dabka | East | 15.87 km |
| Jangal Bariahal | West | 16.32 km |
| Jangal Majhatal | North-West | 16.35 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shawad
The nearest railway station is Summer Hill, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Shawad is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Shawad
Where is Shawad located?
Shawad village is located in Sunni Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shawad?
The Gram Panchayat of Shawad is Reog.
What is the pincode of Shawad?
The pincode of Shawad is 171301.