Shimla - Mawana, Meerut
Shimla is a village situated in the Mawana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mawana and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Dudhli Khadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shimla village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shimla is 118867. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.29 hectares and falls under the 250404 pincode.
Shimla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hastinapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kheri Khurd | East | 1.43 km |
| Dudhli Khadar | North | 1.53 km |
| Bastora Norang | South-East | 2.00 km |
| Gajupura | West | 2.24 km |
| Paharpur Ram | South | 2.30 km |
| Khijarpur | North | 2.67 km |
| Badhwa | North-East | 2.96 km |
| Ikwara | South-West | 3.03 km |
| Paharpur Kutub | North | 3.45 km |
| Jalalpur Maqbulpur | North | 3.45 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Shimla
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shimla. The nearest railway station is Chandpur Siau Halt, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Meerut to Shimla is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Shimla
Where is Shimla located?
Shimla village is located in Mawana Tehsil, Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shimla?
The Gram Panchayat of Shimla is Dudhli Khadar.
What is the pincode of Shimla?
The pincode of Shimla is 250404.