Taluka Shimla- List of PIN Codes of Shimla, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)

Shimla is Taluka (Tehsil) in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state. Shimla has 36 areas (postal offices).

About Shimla

Shimla (Hindi: शिमला; English pronunciation: /ˈʃɪmlə/; Hindi: [ˈʃɪmlaː]), also known as Simla, is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India. Shimla is bounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the east, the state of Uttarakhand in the south-east, and Solan and Sirmaur. The city has rich history as in 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India, succeeding Murree, northeast of Rawalpindi. After independence, the city became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of the hilly regions of the state. As of 2011, the city had 171,817 residents; and is one of the lowest populated capital city in India.

The earliest inhabitants of the area date back to the start of the 19th century, the area fell under the British Raj in the year 1817. The climatic conditions attracted the British to establish the city in the dense forests of Himalayas. Shimla being the summer capital hosted many important political meetings including the Simla Accord of 1914 and the Simla Conference of 1945. After independence the state of Himachal Pradesh came into being in 1948 as a result of integration of 28 princely states. Even after independence the city remained an important political center hosting the Simla Agreement of 1972. After the reorganisation, the Mahasu district and its major portion was merged with Shimla. Its name is derived from the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Kali. As of 2011 Shimla comprises 19 hill states; mainly Baghal, Baghat, Balsan, Bashahr, Bhajji, Bija, Darkoti, Dhami, Jubbal, Keonthal, Kumharsain, Kunihar, Kuthar, Mahlog, Mangal, Nalagarh (Hindur), Sangri and Tharoch.

Shimla is home to a number of buildings that are styled in the Tudorbethan and neo-Gothic architectures dating from the colonial era, as well as multiple temples and churches. The colonial architecture and churches, the temples and the natural beauty of the city attract large number of tourist making Shimla one of the most sought after tourist location in the country. The major attractions include the Viceroy Lodge, the Christ Church, the Jakhoo Temple, the Mall Road and The Ridge which together form the city center. The Kalka–Shimla Railway line built by the British a UNESCO World Heritage Site is also a big attraction for tourists from all across the world. Owing to its steep terrain, Shimla hosts the mountain biking race MTB Himalaya, which started in 2005 and is regarded as the biggest event of its kind in South Asia. Shimla also has the largest natural ice skating rink in South Asia. Apart from being a tourism center the city is also an educational hub with a number of colleges and research institutions. The city also has sporting venues like the Indira Gandhi Rajya Khel Parisar, the main sports complex and the Naldehra Golf Club as well.


Pin code Area District Taluka Postal Status
171219 Anandpur PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Badehari PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171007 Baldeyan PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171013 Beolia PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171003 Bhont PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Bychari PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171005 Chaili PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171103 Chalahal PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Chanog PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Devnagar PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171103 Dhami PIN Code Shimla Shimla Sub Office
171219 Dhari PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Ghana Hatti PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171103 Jabri PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Jathia Devi PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Jubbarhatti PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171218 Junga PIN Code Shimla Shimla Sub Office
171103 Kalihatti PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171006 Kamlanagar PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171007 Kiarkoti PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171103 Kohbag PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171006 Malyana PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171007 Mashobra PIN Code Shimla Shimla Sub Office
171013 Mehli PIN Code Shimla Shimla Sub Office
171011 Nehra PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171103 Okharoo PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Panesh PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171006 Poabo PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171009 Rajhana PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Rampur Keonthal PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Rauri PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171207 Rohru PIN Code Shimla Shimla Sub Office
171219 Salana PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171011 Shakarah PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office
171219 Shoghi PIN Code Shimla Shimla Sub Office
171103 Toon PIN Code Shimla Shimla Branch Office