Shimla - Khetri, Jhunjhunu

Shimla is a village situated in the Khetri tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from Khetri and around 76 km from Jhunjhunun. Shimla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shimla is 071501. The village covers a total geographical area of 928 hectares and falls under the 332746 pincode. Khetri is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Shimla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shimla

As per Census 2011, Shimla village has a total population of 5,551 people, consisting of 2,909 males and 2,642 females. The village has 1,093 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 633 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,780 literate and 1,771 illiterate residents. Additionally, 665 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shimla are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shimla

Shimla is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shimla

Shimla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amarpur Jorasi, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khetri to Shimla is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhunjhunun to Shimla is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shimla

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shimla village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shimla

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shimla village are given below:

FAQs about Shimla