Shogi, Himachal Pradesh
Shogi
Shoghi | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Shogi Location in Himachal Pradesh, India  Shogi Shogi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31°02′N 77°07′E / 31.04°N 77.12°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Shimla |
| Area | |
• Total | 95.21 ha (235.27 acres) |
| Elevation | 1,790 m (5,873 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,256 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 171219 [1] |
| Vehicle registration | HP-51 |
Shogi (also called Shoghi)is a village located in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The village is situated 15 km away from Shimla, district & sub-district headquarter of the village. According to 15th Indian Census the village has a total population of 1,256 peoples with 685 male population and 571 female population.[2] Shogi village is known as a village of temples.[3]
Population
[edit]| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,256 | 685 | 571 |
| Literate Population | 1,000 | 561 | 439 |
| Illiterate Population | 256 | 124 | 132 |
Tourism
[edit]Located at 5873 feet above the sea level, Shogi village is a place of tourist attraction for Tara Devi Temple, Hanuman Temple, Kali Temple and others. Tourists can reach Shogi from Shimla and Kalka by boarding the Himalayan Queen. People also can travel via taxis and buses available from Shimla.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Shoghi Pin Code | Postal Code (Zip Code) of Shoghi, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India". India TV. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Census of India 2011 - Himachal Pradesh - Series 03 - Part XII B - District Census Handbook, Shimla". Government of India. Ministry of Home Affairs (India). Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ Dey, Panchali (10 June 2021). "Exploring Shogi, the hidden beauty in the lap of Himalayas". Times of India Travel. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "For those looking for a relaxed weekend getaway with absolutely nothing to do but plunge into the lap of nature, Shoghi, an unfrequented paradise in Himachal is the perfect place to be". Outlook India. 4 May 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2023.