Walam

Walam is a village located in Ramshahr tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 100km away from district headquarter Ramshahr. Ramshahr is the sub-district headquarter of Walam village. As per 2009 stats, Charog is the gram panchayat of Walam village.

Here you can discover what makes Walam unique in its vibrant Ramshahr-Solan region. You’ll see Walam’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 Walam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Walam is 020497. The village spans a total geographical area of 170.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174102. Nalagarh is nearest town to Walam village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Walam 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 Nalagarh 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 Walam

Population of Walam

According to the 2011 Census, Walam has a total population of about 282, with approximately 140 males and 142 females. The sex ratio is around 1014 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 268 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 54.96%, with male literacy at about 63.57% and female literacy near 46.48%. There are around 52 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Walam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Walam

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

Nearby Villages of Walam

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

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