Talosh - Sunni, Shimla
Talosh is a village situated in the Sunni tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 52 km from Shimla. Khatnol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talosh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Talosh is 024198. The village covers a total geographical area of 22 hectares and falls under the 171301 pincode. Seoni is the nearest town.
Talosh 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.
Population of Talosh
According to the 2011 Census, Talosh village had a total population of 52 people, including 25 males and 27 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.76%, with male literacy at 95.65% and female literacy at 80.77%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52 | 25 | 27 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 43 | 22 | 21 |
| Illiterate Population | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Nearby Villages of Talosh
Talosh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Talosh
Public transport in the Talosh is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Talosh is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Talosh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talosh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Talosh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talosh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Talosh
Where is Talosh located?
Talosh village is located in Sunni Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Talosh?
The Gram Panchayat of Talosh is Khatnol.
What is the pincode of Talosh?
The pincode of Talosh is 171301.
What is the population of Talosh?
Talosh had a total population of 52, including 25 males and 27 females.
How many households are there in Talosh?
Talosh had 11 households.
What is the literacy rate in Talosh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talosh was 87.76%. Male literacy was 95.65% and female literacy was 80.77%.