Darounl - Theog, Shimla
Darounl is a village situated in the Theog tehsil of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Nahol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darounl village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darounl is 025250. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 171201 pincode. Theog is the nearest town.
Darounl 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 Darounl
According to the 2011 Census, Darounl village had a total population of 334 people, including 173 males and 161 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.25%, with male literacy at 82.78% and female literacy at 67.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170.
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 | 334 | 173 | 161 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 39 | 22 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 170 | 89 | 81 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 222 | 125 | 97 |
| Illiterate Population | 112 | 48 | 64 |
Nearby Villages of Darounl
Darounl 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 Darounl
Darounl is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shimla to Darounl is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Darounl
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darounl village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Darounl
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darounl village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Darounl
Where is Darounl located?
Darounl village is located in Theog Tehsil, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darounl?
The Gram Panchayat of Darounl is Nahol.
What is the pincode of Darounl?
The pincode of Darounl is 171201.
What is the population of Darounl?
Darounl had a total population of 334, including 173 males and 161 females.
How many households are there in Darounl?
Darounl had 53 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darounl?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darounl was 75.25%. Male literacy was 82.78% and female literacy was 67.36%.