Shilawara

Shilawara is a village located in Renuka tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 80km away from district headquarter Sangrah. Sangrah is the sub-district headquarter of Shilawara village. As per 2009 stats, Shilawara Shivpur is the gram panchayat of Shilawara village.

Here you can discover what makes Shilawara unique in its vibrant Renuka-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Shilawara’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 Shilawara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shilawara is 022959. The village spans a total geographical area of 565 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173023. Nahan is nearest town to Shilawara village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Shilawara 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 Sri renukaji 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 Shilawara

Population of Shilawara

According to the 2011 Census, Shilawara has a total population of about 943, with approximately 493 males and 450 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 149 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 563 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 60.34%, with male literacy at about 65.52% and female literacy near 54.67%. There are around 126 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shilawara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shilawara

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

Nearby Villages of Shilawara

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

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