Shimla - Behror, Kotputli-Behror

Shimla is a village situated in the Behror tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from Behror and around 65 km from Alwar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shimla is 071942. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 301701 pincode. Behror is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Shimla is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Behror Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shimla

As per Census 2011, Shimla village has a total population of 870 people, consisting of 459 males and 411 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 509 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 176 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Narnaul, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behror to Shimla is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Shimla is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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