Jutogh is a
cantonment
A cantonment (, , or ) is a type of military base. In South Asia, a ''cantonment'' refers to a permanent military station (a term from the British Raj). In United States military parlance, a cantonment is, essentially, "a permanent residential ...
board in
Shimla district
Shimla district, known as Simla district until 1972, is one of the twelve districts of the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Its headquarters is the state capital of Shimla. Neighbouring districts are Mandi and Kullu in the north, ...
in the
India
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state
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of
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh (; Sanskrit: ''himācāl prādes;'' "Snow-laden Mountain Province") is a States and union territories of India, state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the thirteen Indian Himalayan ...
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The Jutogh cantonment was established in 1843 Cantonment Board. Jutogh is a statutory body constituted under the Cantonments Act, 2006. The emergence of the Cantonment Board as a municipal body in cantonments was basically in response to the need for maintenance of proper sanitation, health and hygiene in these areas.
The scope of the Cantonment Board functions extends to the entire gamut of municipal administration. In addition to providing basic amenities, Cantonment Board, Jutogh also manages public welfare institutions and facilities to the residents of the cantonment area.
Jutogh was acquired by the British Government in 1843. It was first occupied by a regiment of Gurkhas, and was afterwards made over to the Governors of the Bishop Cotton School, but, being found unsuitable for this purpose, was for a time abandoned.
Two batteries of British Mountain Artillery and two companies of British Infantry are stationed here during the summer months.
Geography
Jutogh is located at near
Totu, an important suburb of Shimla city. It has an average elevation of 1729 metres (5673 feet), a total green area of 112.62 Acres, and a public garden known as Cantt. Board Public Garden.
Demographics
India
census
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Jutogh had a population of 2417. Males constitute 68% of the population and females 32%. Jutogh has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 75%. In Jutogh, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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Shimla district