Shimla

Shimla is a village located in Behror tehsil of Alwar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Behror (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Alwar. As per 2009 stats, Sherpur is the gram panchayat of Shimla village.

Here you can discover what makes Shimla unique in its vibrant Behror-Alwar region. You’ll see Shimla’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 Shimla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shimla is 071942. The village spans a total geographical area of 270 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 301701. Behror is nearest town to Shimla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shimla 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 Behror Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Alwar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shimla

Population of Shimla

According to the 2011 Census, Shimla has a total population of about 870, with approximately 459 males and 411 females. The sex ratio is around 895 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 128 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 176 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 58.51%, with male literacy at about 67.97% and female literacy near 47.93%. There are around 149 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shimla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shimla

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

Nearby Villages of Shimla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shimla