Nawar Valley

Tikkar (also called Nawar Valley) is a sub-tehsil which falls under Rohru tehsil in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state, India. It is 92 km (57 mi) east of the district headquarters and the state capital Shimla city. Its pin code is 171203 and the postal head office is situated at Tikkar town. Tikkar is surrounded by Nankhari Tehsil towards the west, Chauhara Tehsil towards the north, Jubbal Kotkhai Tehsil towards the west. Shimla, Solan, Nahan, Kalka are the nearby cities from here. Pahari is the local language spoken here.

Tikkar
Town
Tikkar
Location in Himachal Pradesh
Tikkar
Location in India
Coordinates: 31.1899°N 77.6261°E / 31.1899; 77.6261
Country India
State Himachal Pradesh
DistrictShimla
Government
  TypeGram panchayat
  BodyGram Panchayat Tikkar
Elevation
2,250 m (7,380 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total-
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
171203
STD code01781
Vehicle registrationHP-10

Nearby villages include Badshal, Samra, Daroti, Khangta, Gujandli, Kashani, Thana, Dhanoti, etc. There is a beautiful tourist attraction named Deorighat about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Tikkar.

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