Gijari

Gijari is a village located in Theog tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 37km away from district headquarter Theog. Theog is the sub-district headquarter of Gijari village. As per 2009 stats, Jais is the gram panchayat of Gijari village.

Here you can discover what makes Gijari unique in its vibrant Theog-Shimla region. You’ll see Gijari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gijari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gijari is 025095. The village spans a total geographical area of 136 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171201. Theog is nearest town to Gijari village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gijari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Theog Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gijari

Population of Gijari

According to the 2011 Census, Gijari has a total population of about 232, with approximately 120 males and 112 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 22 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 94 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.71%, with male literacy at about 80.83% and female literacy near 66.07%. There are around 46 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gijari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gijari

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gijari. As per the 2011 stats, Gijari had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gijari

Knowing the nearby villages of Gijari helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gijari.

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