Beel - Theog, Shimla
Beel is a village situated in the Theog tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Kyara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beel village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Beel is 024973. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 171201 pincode. Theog is the nearest town.
Beel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Theog Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Beel
According to the 2011 Census, Beel village had a total population of 141 people, including 68 males and 73 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.17%, with male literacy at 81.54% and female literacy at 82.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.
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 | 141 | 68 | 73 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 38 | 18 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 106 | 53 | 53 |
| Illiterate Population | 35 | 15 | 20 |
Nearby Villages of Beel
Beel 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 Beel
Beel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 Beel is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Beel
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Beel village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Beel
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Beel 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 >10 km |
FAQs about Beel
Where is Beel located?
Beel village is located in Theog Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Beel?
The Gram Panchayat of Beel is Kyara.
What is the pincode of Beel?
The pincode of Beel is 171201.
What is the population of Beel?
Beel had a total population of 141, including 68 males and 73 females.
How many households are there in Beel?
Beel had 30 households.
What is the literacy rate in Beel?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beel was 82.17%. Male literacy was 81.54% and female literacy was 82.81%.