Musewal - Nalagarh, Solan
Musewal is a village situated in the Nalagarh tehsil of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Rajpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musewal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Musewal is 020956. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 174101 pincode. Nalagarh is the nearest town.
Musewal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nalagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shimla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Musewal
According to the 2011 Census, Musewal village had a total population of 698 people, including 361 males and 337 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.60%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 76.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.
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 | 698 | 361 | 337 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 84 | 44 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 322 | 161 | 161 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 501 | 275 | 226 |
| Illiterate Population | 197 | 86 | 111 |
Nearby Villages of Musewal
Musewal 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 Musewal
Musewal 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 Solan to Musewal is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Musewal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Musewal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Musewal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Musewal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Musewal
Where is Musewal located?
Musewal village is located in Nalagarh Tehsil, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Musewal?
The Gram Panchayat of Musewal is Rajpura.
What is the pincode of Musewal?
The pincode of Musewal is 174101.
What is the population of Musewal?
Musewal had a total population of 698, including 361 males and 337 females.
How many households are there in Musewal?
Musewal had 144 households.
What is the literacy rate in Musewal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Musewal was 81.60%. Male literacy was 86.75% and female literacy was 76.09%.