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