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Saunl (299) Village

Saunl (299) is an inhabited village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 024732, the Census 2011 record lists 647 people in 119 households and the reported area is 155 hectares. The local references include Basantpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Shimla at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Saunl (299) is a village in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 024732 and 647 people in 119 households.
Village Code024732
Population647
Households119
Area155 hectares
Nearest TownShimla

Key Village Facts

Village
Saunl (299)
Census Village Code
024732
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
Basantpur
Households
119
Population
647
Male Population
341
Female Population
306
Sex Ratio
897.36
Area
155 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Shimla
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171707
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Saunl (299) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 647 people, 155 hectares of reported area and Shimla as the nearest town reference for Saunl (299), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtShimla ( Rural )
CD BlockBasantpur
  • Saunl (299) falls under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 024732.
  • The record lists 647 people living in 119 households.
  • The reported village area is 155 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, 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 Density417.42 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.44 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share83.46%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share17.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Saunl (299) in the official administrative record. Census village code 024732 and Basantpur CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00181
Village Census Code
024732
CD Block Code
0070
CD Block Name
Basantpur

Location and Distance

Shimla is the nearest town listed for Saunl (299), about 20 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Shimla
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
155 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 647 people in 119 households, with 341 male residents and 306 female residents. The average household size is 5.44, and SC share is 83.46% and ST share is 0% for Saunl (299). Population density works out to about 417.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
119
Total Population
647
Male Population
341
Female Population
306
Sex Ratio
897.36
Average Household Size
5.44
SC Population
540
SC Male Population
284
SC Female Population
256
SC Population Share
83.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Saunl (299) list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Saunl (299) 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
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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Saunl (299) 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
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Saunl (299) include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Saunl (299) 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 Saunl (299) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Vegetable, net sown area is 34 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares (17.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
84 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
34.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
28 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
6 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Saunl (299) village located?

Saunl (299) is in Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Saunl (299) village in?

Saunl (299) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Saunl (299) village in?

Saunl (299) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Saunl (299) under?

Saunl (299) comes under Shimla ( Rural ) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Saunl (299)?

The Census village code of Saunl (299) is 024732.

What is the population of Saunl (299) village?

The village record lists 647 people and 119 households for Saunl (299).

How many households are in Saunl (299) village?

The village record lists 119 households for Saunl (299).

What is the male and female population of Saunl (299)?

The record lists 341 male residents and 306 female residents for Saunl (299).

What is the sex ratio of Saunl (299) village?

The sex ratio of Saunl (299) is 897.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Saunl (299) village?

The reported geographical area of Saunl (299) is 155 hectares.

What is the population density of Saunl (299) village?

The approximate population density of Saunl (299) is 417.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Saunl (299)?

The nearest town listed for Saunl (299) is Shimla, about 20 km away.

How far is Saunl (299) from the district headquarters?

Saunl (299) is about 20 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Saunl (299) from the sub-district headquarters?

Saunl (299) is about 20 km from Shimla, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Saunl (299)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Saunl (299).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Saunl (299)?

For Saunl (299), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Vegetable, net sown area is 34 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Saunl (299).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Saunl (299).

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.