Theog
Theog
ठियोग | |
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Town | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Himachal Pradesh |
District | Shimla |
Government | |
• SDM | Manoj Chauhan (HAS) |
Elevation | 1,965 m (6,447 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 7,714 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 171201 |
Telephone code | 91 1783 xxxxxx |
Vehicle registration | HP-09 |
Theog is a town and a municipal committee in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Demographics
As of 2010[update] India census,[1] Theog had a population of 7714. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Theog has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 77%. In Theog, 12% of the population is under 66 years of age.
Geography
Theog is located at 31°07′N 77°21′E / 31.12°N 77.35°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 1965 metres (6446 feet). It is situated on National Highway NH22 (on the Hindustan-Tibet Road), a 32 km away from Shimla, and is a town of five 'Ghats' (or ridges): Rahi Ghat, Deori Ghat, Prem Ghat, Janoghat,and Bagaghat.
There are many villages which come under the jurisdiction of Theog.
Villages in Theog Tehsil
Villages in Theog Tehsil | |||||||
Aloti | Anu | Bachhlon | Bagain | Bagna | Bagon Sandhu | Bagoti | Bagra |
Bagri | Bahani | Baila | Baila Janrori | Bajhowa | Bajhyog | Bajnashra | Bakhog |
Bakhrna | Bal Ghar | Balag | Balan | Balhari | Balhech - I | Balhech-II | Balheot |
Balhiana | Balian | Balihana | Balowa | Ban Bag | Banar | Banari | Bandli |
Banea | Banewal | Bani | Banjri | Barail | Barar | Bariana | Barog |
Baroth | Barugarbi | Barui | Barun | Barushargi | Basa Mahog | Basa Theog | Basahat Palana |
Basahat Parala | Basha Bagain | Basmol | Bateora | Bathlawag | Batlar | Batog | Bekhalti |
Batloth | Behlaog | Bhagever | Bhalai | Bharana | Bhargari | Bharog | Bhaut |
Bhirgarh | Bhog | Bhot | Bhuin | Bashnog | Bishri | Bogra | Bundu |
Chabtu | Chaihr | Chaili | Chakhna | Chalaog | Chalawali | Chambal | Chamhech |
Charel Bhaela | Charen | Chatog | Chhamrot | Chichchi | Chikkhar | Chila | Chiyog |
Chundi | Dabrog | Dadas | Daghali | Dakana | Dalaiya | Damiana | Daniwal |
Darbar Balsan | Darghot | Darjoli Dhar | Dashna | Deha | Dekoli | Deori | Deori Ghat |
Deothi | Deothi | Dhaklu | Dhali | Dhana | Dhanaut | Dhanewal | Dhano |
Dhar Tarponu | Dharampur | Dharech | Dharech Gohech | Dharmai | Dhelogar | Didi | Dipra |
Dodra | Dohan | Domahr | Draunl | Durgaut | Fagu | Gadaha | Gadeog |
Gadhiari | Gajaut | Galhana | Galu Kalan | Galu Khurd | Garpiyan | Gathan | Ghog |
Ghund | Ghund Jangal Mahaduda | Gijari | Giraini | Girenj | Glanag | Godhan | Gowahi |
Gulu | Guri | Helai | Hulga | Ilmi | Isthi Robar | Jadeog | Jadun |
Jageri | Jagora | Jaiee | Jais | Janahan | Jangal Audh | Jangal Babar | Jangal Balhech |
Jangal Chadaha | Jangal Chiyog | Jangal Doba | Jangal Dochya | Jangal Gathan | Jangal Ghorna | Jangal Ishta | Jangal Jhalru |
Jangal Kaleri | Jangal Kaljer | Jangal Kangar | Jangal Khagn | Jangal Kolu Nala | Jangal Kot | Jangal Kufta | Jangal Kufta |
Jangal Lakhoti | Jangal Mahol | Jangal Narainti | Jangal Narainti | Jangal Rohru | Jangal Sandhu | Jangal Shila Gahrol | Jangal Shila Jubbar |
Jangal Tir Mahasu | Jannu | Janog | Janol | Janoti | Jao | Jarashi Khanali | Jatain |
Jathai | Jhakri | Jhalli | Jheta Gaon | Jugo | Kachhaur | Kachhi | Kadeog |
Kadharab | Kadharan | Kainth Ser | Kalahar | Kalaun | Kaleenda | Kalind | Kaljer |
Kalju | Kalna | Kamali | Kamanah | Kanashi | Kanauri | Kandi Ser | Karaili |
Karali | Karana | Karani | Kareli | Kargoli | Karuth | Kashna | Kasho |
Kathal | Kathela | Katiana | Kaupara | Kawg | Kela | Kelwi | Keokri |
Khagna | Khalantu | Khalashi | Khanar | Khaniuri | Khanu | Khaprol | Khar |
Kharori | Khgan | Khneu | Kiar | Kiara | Kiari | Kilra | Kiri |
Kishaur | Kit | Kiyara | Kot | Kot | Koti | Koti | Krel |
Kufar Jeta | Kufar Khnal | Kuftu | Kun | Kundli | Kunjla | Kur | Kuthar |
Lanu | Laphu | Latiana | Lellu | Loli | Machheora | Madog | Mahog |
Mahog | Mahori | Mahraug | Majhogra | Majholi | Majroe | Makhrol | Malehri |
Malewg | Maliana | Manan | Mandla | Manjhrana | Manlog | Manrot | Matli |
Maya | Mehana | Mul Matiana | Mundu | Nahol | Nairi | Nal | Nalia |
Namana | Nani | Nano | Nawagaon | Nawar | Nehara | Nehra | Neori |
Noli | Padrog | Palail | Palana | Palat | Palo | Palvi | Pansejal |
Pargeya | Parhain | Parla | Parola | Patandu | Patinal | Podul | Pohach |
Pundar | Ragsa | Rahan | Rail | Raina | Rajpura | Randu | Raog |
Rehog | Rishaili | Roni Chadara | Roni Matiana | Runkuli Digar | Runkuli Godhan | Sai | Sainj |
Sainj | Samabar | Sanahu | Sanai | Sanghti | Sanhana | Sarog | Satog |
Shaddi | Shagalti | Shai | Shalaina | Sharamla | Shari | Shariana | Shatiyana |
Shawag | Shikroat | Shil Guri | Shila | Shila Gahrol | Shili Mehla | Shilwa | Shirgal |
Shirgali | Shiwa | Shlo | Shroi | Silu | Sonthal | Taihna | Tali |
Taragaon | Tarapur | Tatal | Tathkar | Thakar Ka Shil | Thana Jubbar | Thanda | Thathal |
Thaut | Tiali | Tikar | Tikkar | Tikri | Til | Tinggar Tankoti | Tunda Khariana |
Tungla Pajairo | Tungla Shilnali |
People
Pahari and Hindi are the main languages spoken among people in Theog. Their main occupation is growing vegetables including cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes and capsicum; and fruits including apples, peaches, cherries and apricots. Women folk are educated and equally participate with their male counterparts in day-to-day activities. This town has always remained the center of state politics with famous political leaders like Mrs. Vidya Stokes and Mr. Rakesh Verma . Many people are serving the public by joining sectors such as army, transport, police and education. Theog is also the top producer of vegetables in Asia. Theog has major contribution in pahari folk music, Laiq Ram Rafiq is famous song writer. Notable pahari folk (mahaswi nati) singers are Dr Mohan Rathore, Dr Mahinder Rathore, Kishan Verma, Kuldeep Sharma and Shyam Singta. 'Royal Apple Picture' is the major production house based in Theog, 'Theogo Ra Gappu' was the first local pahari (mahaswi) film made in 2010. Before 15 August 1947, majority of demographic and geographic area of Theog was ruled by Thakur of Sainj Riyasat(small kingdom). The revolutionaries and local people of Theog revolted openly against Sainj riyasat and they unanimously passed resolution and decided to become part of Republic of India on 15 August 1947. From that day onwards, 15 August is celebrated whole heartedly as Independence day at the local Potato ground.People from distant and nearby villages come to participate in that historic day. In year 2007, first Summer festival was organized at historic Potato ground. Summer festival is now celebrated every year, local and national level artist perform there to entertain masses.
Profile
As of Census of India 2001[3]
Area details | Total Number |
Number of inhabited villages | 400 |
Education facilities | |
Number of primary schools | 198 |
Number of middle schools | 55 |
Number of secondary schools | 27 |
Number of senior secondary schools | 4 |
Number of colleges | 1 |
Number of adult literacy class/centres | 6 |
Number of other educational schools | 7 |
Medical facilities | . |
Number of allopathic dispensary | 4 |
Number of ayurvedic dispensary | 11 |
Number of child Welfare centre | 5 |
Number of primary health centre | 4 |
Number of primary health sub centre | 35 |
Number of registered private medical practiotioners . | 3 |
Post, telegraph and telephone facilities | . |
Number of post office | 48 |
Number of telegraph office | 3 |
Number of telephone connections | 2194 |
Banking facilities | . |
Number of commercial bank | 10 |
Number of Co-operative commercial bank | 1 |
Land use (Two decimal) in hectares | . |
Number of forest land | 7139 |
Number of government canal | 164 |
Number of private canal | 131 |
Irrigated Area | 328 |
Unirrigated Area | 11,026 |
Culturable waste (including gauchar and groves) | 21,742 |
Area not available for cultivation | 7,139 |
References
- ^ Template:GR
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Theog
- ^ Census of India[1]
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