Theog ठियोग |
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Coordinates | |
Country | India |
State | Himachal Pradesh |
District(s) | Shimla |
SDM | Manoj Chauhan (HAS) |
Population | 7,714 (2010[update]) |
Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Area |
• 1,965 metres (6,447 ft) |
Theog (Hindi: ठियोग) is a town and a municipal committee in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
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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 6 years of age.
Theog is located at .[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 | |||||||
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 | Bel | 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 |
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. Theog is also the top producer of vegetables in Asia.
15 August is celebrated whole heartedly at the local Potato ground in Theog. People come from all over that day.
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 |