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Distance of Different Categories of Schools from Villages in District Shimla (1991 and 2001)

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:

BlockYearPrimary 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)
Mashobra199105411000218307105620
 20010518800873775005610
Basantpur19911196210168142404800
 20010306620712014203200
Theog199103675002202105010720
 20010431400893212414920
Narkanda1991015600012356703900
 20010180600511002961500
Rampur1991420614026952305700
 200103091501611402303501
Jubbal-Kotkhai199102690032101461310500
 200103536101172123103900
Chhohara199108200014632002000
 2001017440082831211000
Rohru1991016410012562005200
 20010172150671101002100
Chopal199102871002411453108160
 2001041160011619192182600

Key Observations

Primary Schools:

  • 1991: Most primary schools were within 5 km of villages, particularly in Mashobra, Theog, and Jubbal-Kotkhai.
  • 2001: The number of villages with primary schools within 5 km increased, but the data suggests some blocks still had villages with primary schools located 5-10 km away, such as Chopal.

Middle Schools:

  • 1991: Middle schools within 5 km were predominant in Theog and Jubbal-Kotkhai.
  • 2001: There was an increase in the number of villages with middle schools located 5-10 km away, particularly in Chopal, Mashobra, and Basantpur.

High/Senior Secondary Schools:

  • 1991: Fewer high/senior secondary schools were within 5 km compared to primary and middle schools. Some blocks like Mashobra and Theog had better accessibility.
  • 2001: Accessibility slightly improved but remained a challenge in some blocks.

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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