Sarkari Data
Revenue District • Himachal Pradesh
HP 03
HP 63
HQ: Shimla

शिमला जिला/Shimla District

Shimla is a district of Himachal Pradesh with 27 sub-districts and a population of 814,010 (Census 2011).

HeadquartersShimla
Vehicle Plate & RTO
HP 03
HP 63
Regional Transport Authority (RTA)
Talukas / Tehsils27 UnitsSub-districts
Population & Area8,14,0105,131 km² (Census 2011)
District CourtHigh Court of Himachal Pradesh & Shimla District Court, Chakkar, ShimlaShimla Division
24x7 Public DirectoryShimla District, Himachal Pradesh

Emergency & Quick Contact Directory

Direct toll-free helplines, police dispatch, disaster management, and administrative contacts serving Shimla District (Himachal Pradesh).

24x7 Toll-Free

National All-in-One Emergency (ERSS)

Police, Fire, Ambulance & Disaster Assistance

112
24x7 Toll-Free

Police Emergency Response

Shimla District Police (Superintendent of Police)

100 / 112
24x7 Toll-Free

Emergency Ambulance & Medical Relief

National Health Mission (NHM) Ambulance

108 / 102
24x7 Toll-Free

Fire Brigade & Rescue Operations

Shimla District Fire & Emergency Services

101
Local Administration & Grievance Redressal

District Magistrate (Shimla), Superintendent of Police, and Taluka Revenue Desks serve this jurisdiction.

Official Portal

District Administrative Structure

District Collector & Magistrate Office

District Magistrate & Collectorate Office, The Mall, Shimla - 171001

Key Duties: Land revenue administration, district magistrate executive orders, disaster coordination, general elections.

Law Enforcement & Police Administration

Shimla District Police (Superintendent of Police)

Emergency Helpline: 112 (Unified National Emergency Helpline)

Judiciary (District & Sessions Court)

High Court of Himachal Pradesh & Shimla District Court, Chakkar, Shimla

Online case status and cause lists: districte.ecourts.gov.in

Urban Local Bodies (Corporations & Councils)

Municipal Corporations
  • Shimla Municipal Corporation
Municipal Councils / Nagar Palikas
Rampur Municipal CouncilTheog Municipal Council
MoRTH Transport AuthorityMotor Vehicles Act, 1988

RTO Office & Vehicle Number Plates (Shimla)

Official vehicle registration series, High Security Registration Plates (HSRP), and Regional Transport Offices serving Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh.

District Vehicle Registration Series

High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) for Shimla

Click plate to copy code
HP 03
Series Code
HP 63
Series Code
1. State Code (HP)Two-letter code designating Himachal Pradesh.
2. District Code (03, HP)Two-digit serial assigned to Shimla RTO jurisdiction.
3. Unique Series & NumberAlphabetic vehicle category series followed by 4-digit registration (e.g., AB 1234).

Regional Transport Offices in Shimla (2)

Statutory Licensing Authority
HP 03
Regional Transport Authority

Shimla Urban RTO

DC Office Complex, The Mall, Shimla - 171001
Jurisdiction: Shimla Municipal Area, Sanjauli, Chotta Shimla, Kasumpti, Boileauganj
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
0177-2657038
DL & RC ServicesBook Appointment
HP 63
Regional Transport Authority

Shimla Rural RTO

Dhalli Bye-Pass, Shimla - 171012
Jurisdiction: Theog, Rampur, Rohru, Jubbal, Chopal, Suni
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
0177-2841005
DL & RC ServicesBook Appointment

Driving Licence (DL) Services

  • Online Learner’s Licence (LL) application & contactless Aadhaar test
  • Permanent Driving Licence (DL) driving track test slot booking
  • DL Renewal, duplicate licence, address change & endorsement
  • International Driving Permit (IDP) verification and issue

Vehicle Registration (RC) Services

  • New Vehicle Registration & High Security Registration Plate (HSRP)
  • Transfer of Ownership (buyer/seller Form 29 & 30)
  • Hypothecation addition, continuation or termination (Bank loan NOC)
  • Vehicle Fitness Certificate, road tax payment & green tax receipt

Talukas & Major Localities in Shimla

Sub-district revenue blocks headed by Tehsildar / Taluk Executive Magistrate.

27 Talukas
Chaupal TalukaTehsil
Chirgaon TalukaTehsil
Deha TalukaTehsil
Dhami TalukaTehsil
Dhamwari TalukaTehsil
Dodra Kwar TalukaTehsil
Jalog TalukaTehsil
Jangla TalukaTehsil
Jubbal TalukaTehsil
Junga TalukaTehsil
Kalbog TalukaTehsil
Kotgarh TalukaTehsil
Kotkhai TalukaTehsil
Kumarsain TalukaTehsil
Kupvi TalukaTehsil
Nankhari TalukaTehsil
Nerwa TalukaTehsil
Rampur TalukaTehsil
Rohru TalukaTehsil
Sarahan TalukaTehsil
Sarawati Nagar TalukaTehsil
Shimla ( Rural ) TalukaTehsil
Shimla (Urban) TalukaTehsil
Sunni TalukaTehsil
Taklech TalukaTehsil
Theog TalukaTehsil
Tikar TalukaTehsil

Postal Index Numbers (PIN Codes) in Shimla

Official 6-digit postal delivery codes managed by India Post. PIN Prefixes: 171, 172.

Prefix: 171Prefix: 172PIN Directory →
171001Shimla
PO: Shimla GPO (Head Post Office (HO))
171002
PO: Shimla East SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171003
PO: AGPO SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171004
PO: Ambedkarchowk SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171005
PO: Summerhill SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171006
PO: Sanjauli SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171007
PO: Mashobra SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171008
PO: Jutogh SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171009
PO: Kasumpti SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171010
PO: Tara Devi SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171011
PO: Totu SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171012
PO: Dhalli SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171013
PO: Mehli SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171014
PO: Ghanahatti SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171015
PO: Baldeyan SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171018
PO: Basanatpur SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171019
PO: Jalog SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171103
PO: Dhami SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171201
PO: Theog SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171202
PO: Kotkhai SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171203
PO: Tikkar SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171204
PO: Kiari SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171205
PO: Jubbal SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171206
PO: Hatkoti SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171207
PO: Rohru SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171208
PO: Chirgaon SO Shimla (Sub Post Office (SO))
171209
PO: Fagu SO Shimla (Sub Post Office (SO))
171210
PO: Nerwa SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171211
PO: Chopal SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171212
PO: Matiana SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171213
PO: Narkanda SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171214
PO: Jangla SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171215
PO: Mandhole SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171216
PO: Mandal SO Shimla (Sub Post Office (SO))
171217
PO: Kupvi SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171218
PO: Junga SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171219
PO: Shoghi SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171220
PO: Bagain SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171221
PO: Kawar SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171222
PO: Sandhu SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171223
PO: Arhal SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171224
PO: Summer Kot SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171225
PO: Baghi SO Shimla (Sub Post Office (SO))
171226
PO: Balag SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
171301
PO: Sunni Bhajji SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172001
PO: Rampur Bushahr HO (Head Post Office (HO))
172021
PO: Nankhari SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172022
PO: Nogli SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172024
PO: Kingal SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172027
PO: Baragaon SO Shimla (Sub Post Office (SO))
172028
PO: Delath SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172029
PO: Kumarsain SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172030
PO: Thanedhar SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172031
PO: Kotgarh SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172034
PO: Bonda SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172101
PO: Jeori SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172102
PO: Sarahan BSR SO (Sub Post Office (SO))
172201
PO: Jhakri SO (Sub Post Office (SO))