Shimla

Shimla is a village located in Sardarshahar tehsil of Churu district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Sardarshahar (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Churu. As per 2009 stats, Shimla village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Shimla unique in its vibrant Sardarshahar-Churu 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 070321. The village spans a total geographical area of 3686 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 331403. Sardarshahar is nearest town to Shimla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km 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 Taranagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Churu 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 4,210, with approximately 2,212 males and 1,998 females. The sex ratio is around 903 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 699 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,048 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 14. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.49%, with male literacy at about 52.31% and female literacy near 35.84%. There are around 712 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