Access to education is a crucial factor for the socio-economic development of any region. In Shimla, the distance of schools from villages significantly affects educational attainment, particularly in hilly areas where travel can be challenging. This article examines the distances between different categories of schools and villages in Shimla for the years 1991 and 2001.
Distance of Schools from Villages
The following table summarizes the distances of primary, middle, and high/senior secondary schools from villages across various blocks in Shimla for the years 1991 and 2001:
Block Year Primary Schools (0) Primary Schools (<5 km) Primary Schools (5-10 km) Primary Schools (>10 km) Middle Schools (0) Middle Schools (<5 km) Middle Schools (5-10 km) Middle Schools (>10 km) High/Sr. Sec. Schools (0) High/Sr. Sec. Schools (<5 km) High/Sr. Sec. Schools (5-10 km) High/Sr. Sec. Schools (>10 km) Mashobra 1991 0 541 10 0 0 218 307 1 0 56 2 0 2001 0 518 8 0 0 87 377 50 0 56 1 0 Basantpur 1991 1 196 2 1 0 168 142 4 0 48 0 0 2001 0 306 6 2 0 71 201 42 0 32 0 0 Theog 1991 0 367 5 0 0 220 210 5 0 107 2 0 2001 0 431 4 0 0 89 321 24 1 49 2 0 Narkanda 1991 0 156 0 0 0 123 56 7 0 39 0 0 2001 0 180 6 0 0 51 100 29 6 15 0 0 Rampur 1991 4 206 1 4 0 269 52 3 0 57 0 0 2001 0 309 1 5 0 161 140 23 0 35 0 1 Jubbal-Kotkhai 1991 0 269 0 0 3 210 146 1 3 105 0 0 2001 0 353 6 1 0 117 212 31 0 39 0 0 Chhohara 1991 0 82 0 0 0 146 32 0 0 20 0 0 2001 0 174 4 0 0 82 83 12 1 10 0 0 Rohru 1991 0 164 1 0 0 125 62 0 0 52 0 0 2001 0 172 1 5 0 67 110 10 0 21 0 0 Chopal 1991 0 287 1 0 0 241 145 31 0 81 6 0 2001 0 411 6 0 0 116 191 92 18 26 0 0
Key Observations
Primary Schools:
Middle Schools:
High/Senior Secondary Schools:
Conclusion The analysis shows a general trend towards improved accessibility to schools from villages over the decade. However, significant disparities remain, particularly in more remote blocks like Chopal and Basantpur. These insights can help policymakers prioritize infrastructure development to ensure equitable access to education across all regions of Shimla.
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