Pehowa Tehsil - Kurukshetra, Haryana
Pehowa is an administrative tehsil in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pehowa is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Pabnawa Jasmahinder Halt, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 548 km², including 528.08 km² rural area and 19.50 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 903 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pehowa Tehsil
Pehowa Tehsil has a total of 81 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adhoya | Rural | Adhoya |
| 2 | Arnecha | Rural | Arnaicha |
| 3 | Asmanpur | Rural | Asmanpur |
| 4 | Azamatpur | Rural | Ajmat Pur |
| 5 | Bachaki | Rural | Bachki |
| 6 | Bakhli | Rural | Bakhli Khurd |
| 7 | Balochpura | Rural | Biloch Pura |
| 8 | Batheri | Rural | Batheri |
| 9 | Bhansi Majra | Rural | Bhainsi Majra |
| 10 | Bherian | Rural | Derafatehsingh |
| 11 | Bhor Saidan | Rural | Bhor Saidan |
| 12 | Bhorak | Rural | Harigarh Bhorakh |
| 13 | Bibipur Kalan | Rural | Bibipur Kalan |
| 14 | Bodha | Rural | Bhoda |
| 15 | Bodni | Rural | Bodhni |
| 16 | Chanal Heri | Rural | Chanalheri |
| 17 | Chhajupur | Rural | Chhajupur |
| 18 | Chhalon | Rural | Chhaloin |
| 19 | Dhani Rampura | Rural | Dhani Rampura |
| 20 | Dhulgarh | Rural | Dhoolgarh |
| 21 | Diwana | Rural | Diwana |
| 22 | Duniya Majra | Rural | Dunia Majra |
| 23 | Galedwa | Rural | Galedwa |
| 24 | Gangheri | Rural | Gangheri |
| 25 | Garhi Kaharan | Rural | Garisingha |
| 26 | Garhi Langri | Rural | Gheri Langri |
| 27 | Garhi Roran | Rural | Garhi Rodan |
| 28 | Guldehra | Rural | Guldehra |
| 29 | Gumthala Garhu | Rural | Madanpur |
| 30 | Helwa | Rural | Helwa |
| 31 | Ishak | Rural | Ishaq |
| 32 | Jhinwarheri | Rural | Jhinwhaheri |
| 33 | Julmat | Rural | Julmat |
| 34 | Jurasi Kalan | Rural | Jurasikalan |
| 35 | Jurasi Khurd | Rural | Jurasikhurd |
| 36 | Kakrala Gujran | Rural | Kakrala Gujran |
| 37 | Kalsa | Rural | Kalsa |
| 38 | Kamouda | Rural | Kamoda |
| 39 | Kanthla | Rural | Kanthala |
| 40 | Karaha | Rural | Karah Sahib |
| 41 | Khanjarpur | Rural | Ajmat Pur |
| 42 | Khanpur Roran | Rural | Khanpur Rodan |
| 43 | Kheri Shishegran | Rural | Kheri Shishgran |
| 44 | Khijarpura | Rural | Khijar Pura |
| 45 | Lohar Majra | Rural | Loharmajra |
| 46 | Lotni | Rural | Lotni |
| 47 | Malakpur | Rural | Malik Pur |
| 48 | Mandi | Rural | Mandi |
| 49 | Mangna | Rural | Magana |
| 50 | Megha Majra | Rural | Megha Majra |
| 51 | Mohanpur | Rural | Mohanpur |
| 52 | Morthali | Rural | Morthali |
| 53 | Mukimpura | Rural | Mukimpur |
| 54 | Murtazapur | Rural | Murtzapur |
| 55 | Neemwala | Rural | Neemwala |
| 56 | Nikatpura | Rural | Garisingha |
| 57 | Pehowa | Urban | Not applicable |
| 58 | Ramgarh Rod | Rural | Ramgarh Rod |
| 59 | Rampura | Rural | Bhaini |
| 60 | Rattangarh Urf Kakrali | Rural | Ratangarh Kakrali |
| 61 | Ruan | Rural | Raun |
| 62 | Sainsa | Rural | Sainsa |
| 63 | Sandhola | Rural | Sandola |
| 64 | Sandholi | Rural | Sandoli |
| 65 | Sarsa | Rural | Sarsa |
| 66 | Satora | Rural | Satora |
| 67 | Seonsar | Rural | Seonsar |
| 68 | Shahpur | Rural | Shahapur |
| 69 | Singh Pura | Rural | Singpura |
| 70 | Siri Nagar | Rural | Pipli Majra |
| 71 | Siyana Saidan | Rural | Siana Saidan |
| 72 | Suraswati Khera | Rural | Saraswati Khera Colony |
| 73 | Surmi | Rural | Surmi |
| 74 | Takoran | Rural | Chhaloin |
| 75 | Taleheri | Rural | Talheri |
| 76 | Teh Bir Badsuya | Rural | Guldehra |
| 77 | Teokar | Rural | Tyukar |
| 78 | Thana | Rural | Thana |
| 79 | Theh Malbora | Rural | Themalbora |
| 80 | Tikri | Rural | Tikri |
| 81 | Urnai | Rural | Arnai |
Population of Pehowa Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Pehowa Tehsil has a total population of 2,55,307 people, consisting of 1,34,111 males and 1,21,196 females. There are 49,651 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 466 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,55,307 | 2,02,728 | 52,579 |
| Male Population | 1,34,111 | 1,06,407 | 27,704 |
| Female Population | 1,21,196 | 96,321 | 24,875 |
| Total Households | 49,651 | 39,068 | 10,583 |
| Population Density | 466 / km² | 384 / km² | 2,696 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,60,388 literate people and 32,577 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 57,320 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,577 | 26,425 | 6,152 |
| Literate Population | 1,60,388 | 1,22,446 | 37,942 |
| Illiterate Population | 94,919 | 80,282 | 14,637 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 57,320 | 49,513 | 7,807 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.