Indian Village Directory

Gharshi (255) Village

Gharshi (255) is an inhabited village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 024747, the Census 2011 record lists 68 people in 14 households and the reported area is 23 hectares. The local references include Mashobra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shimla at about 16 km.

In short:

Gharshi (255) is a village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 024747 and 68 people in 14 households.

Village Code024747
Population68
Households14
Area23 hectares
Nearest TownShimla

Detailed village profile

Gharshi (255) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 68 people, 23 hectares of reported area and Shimla as the nearest town reference for Gharshi (255), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Shimla
Sub-district Shimla ( Rural )
CD Block Mashobra
  • Gharshi (255) falls under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 024747.
  • The record lists 68 people living in 14 households.
  • The reported village area is 23 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Shimla.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gharshi (255)
Census Village Code
024747
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shimla ( Rural )
Sub-district Census Code
00181
CD Block
Mashobra
Households
14
Population
68
Male Population
33
Female Population
35
Sex Ratio
1,060.61
Area
23 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Shimla
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171007
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 295.65 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.86 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gharshi (255) in the official administrative record. Census village code 024747 and Mashobra CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00181
Village Census Code
024747
CD Block Code
0069
CD Block Name
Mashobra

Location and Distance

Shimla is the nearest town listed for Gharshi (255), about 16 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 16 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
16 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
23 hectares
Area
0.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 68 people in 14 households, with 33 male residents and 35 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 100% and ST share is 0% for Gharshi (255). Population density works out to about 295.65 people per sq km.

Total Households
14
Total Population
68
Male Population
33
Female Population
35
Sex Ratio
1,060.61
Average Household Size
4.86
SC Population
68
SC Male Population
33
SC Female Population
35
SC Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gharshi (255) include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gharshi (255) include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gharshi (255) include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gharshi (255) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gharshi (255) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 3 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
16 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
3.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gharshi (255)

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 2 50%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank ATM 171007 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Mashobra (B) (246) Bpo Mashobra Sameti Premises, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171007
Punjab National Bank ATM 171007 Shimla Shimla Urban(t) Shimla (M Corp.) Shimla, Hp Sankat Mochan, Nh-22, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171007
State Bank of India ATM 171007 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Baldehan (293) V and P. O Baldehan Teh : Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171007
Indian Bank CRM 171007 Shimla Shimla Rural(t) Mashobra (B) (246) Shimla District, V P O Mashobra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171007

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gharshi (255) village located?

Gharshi (255) is in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Gharshi (255) village in?

Gharshi (255) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Gharshi (255) village in?

Gharshi (255) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Gharshi (255) under?

Gharshi (255) comes under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gharshi (255)?

The Census village code of Gharshi (255) is 024747.

What is the population of Gharshi (255) village?

The village record lists 68 people and 14 households for Gharshi (255).

How many households are in Gharshi (255) village?

The village record lists 14 households for Gharshi (255).

What is the male and female population of Gharshi (255)?

The record lists 33 male residents and 35 female residents for Gharshi (255).

What is the sex ratio of Gharshi (255) village?

The sex ratio of Gharshi (255) is 1,060.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gharshi (255) village?

The reported geographical area of Gharshi (255) is 23 hectares.

What is the population density of Gharshi (255) village?

The approximate population density of Gharshi (255) is 295.65 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gharshi (255)?

The nearest town listed for Gharshi (255) is Shimla, about 16 km away.

How far is Gharshi (255) from the district headquarters?

Gharshi (255) is about 16 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gharshi (255) from the sub-district headquarters?

Gharshi (255) is about 16 km from Shimla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gharshi (255)?

For Gharshi (255), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley and net sown area is 3 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gharshi (255)?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gharshi (255). These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gharshi (255).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Gharshi (255).

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.