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Mahapuna (42) Village

Mahapuna (42) is an inhabited village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 024251, the Census 2011 record lists 96 people in 18 households and the reported area is 58.5 hectares. The local references include Mashobra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jutogh at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Mahapuna (42) is a village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 024251 and 96 people in 18 households.
Village Code024251
Population96
Households18
Area58.5 hectares
Nearest TownJutogh

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahapuna (42)
Census Village Code
024251
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
18
Population
96
Male Population
48
Female Population
48
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
58.5 hectares
Area
0.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Jutogh
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171113
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Mahapuna (42) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 96 people, 58.5 hectares of reported area and Jutogh as the nearest town reference for Mahapuna (42), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtShimla ( Rural )
CD BlockMashobra
  • Mahapuna (42) falls under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 024251.
  • The record lists 96 people living in 18 households.
  • The reported village area is 58.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jutogh.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density164.1 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahapuna (42) in the official administrative record. Census village code 024251 and Mashobra CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00181
Village Census Code
024251
CD Block Code
0069
CD Block Name
Mashobra

Location and Distance

Jutogh is the nearest town listed for Mahapuna (42), about 18 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
30 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jutogh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Jutogh
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
58.5 hectares
Area
0.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 96 people in 18 households, with 48 male residents and 48 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Mahapuna (42). Population density works out to about 164.1 people per sq km.

Total Households
18
Total Population
96
Male Population
48
Female Population
48
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
5.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahapuna (42) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahapuna (42) include treated tap 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.22 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Mahapuna (42) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mahapuna (42) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahapuna (42) 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 Mahapuna (42) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Vegetable and net sown area is 9.63 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.83
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
29.67 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
9.63
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9.63 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mahapuna (42) village located?

Mahapuna (42) is in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Mahapuna (42) village in?

Mahapuna (42) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Mahapuna (42) village in?

Mahapuna (42) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Mahapuna (42) under?

Mahapuna (42) comes under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahapuna (42)?

The Census village code of Mahapuna (42) is 024251.

What is the population of Mahapuna (42) village?

The village record lists 96 people and 18 households for Mahapuna (42).

How many households are in Mahapuna (42) village?

The village record lists 18 households for Mahapuna (42).

What is the male and female population of Mahapuna (42)?

The record lists 48 male residents and 48 female residents for Mahapuna (42).

What is the sex ratio of Mahapuna (42) village?

The sex ratio of Mahapuna (42) is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahapuna (42) village?

The reported geographical area of Mahapuna (42) is 58.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahapuna (42) village?

The approximate population density of Mahapuna (42) is 164.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahapuna (42)?

The nearest town listed for Mahapuna (42) is Jutogh, about 18 km away.

How far is Mahapuna (42) from the district headquarters?

Mahapuna (42) is about 30 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahapuna (42) from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahapuna (42) is about 30 km from Shimla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahapuna (42)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mahapuna (42).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Mahapuna (42)?

For Mahapuna (42), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Vegetable and net sown area is 9.63 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Mahapuna (42).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Mahapuna (42).

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.