Hodal Tehsil - Palwal District, Haryana
Hodal is an administrative tehsil in the Palwal district of Haryana, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Hodal is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Banchari, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 376 km², including 367.29 km² rural area and 8.39 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 876 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hodal Tehsil
Hodal Tehsil has a total of 29 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 | Aurangabad | Rural | Gopalgarh |
| 2 | Banchari | Rural | Banchari |
| 3 | Banswan | Rural | Banswa |
| 4 | Baptoli | Rural | Khirbi Baptoli |
| 5 | Bhiduki | Rural | Bhiduki |
| 6 | Bhulwana | Rural | Bhulwana |
| 7 | Boraka | Rural | Boraka |
| 8 | Dadka | Rural | Dadka |
| 9 | Dakora | Rural | Dakora |
| 10 | Deeghot | Rural | Deeghot |
| 11 | Gorouta | Rural | Godota |
| 12 | Gudhrana | Rural | Gudhrana |
| 13 | Hodal | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Jalalpur Mafi | Rural | Dakora |
| 15 | Kachikhera | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 16 | Karwan | Rural | Karmam |
| 17 | Khatella Sarai | Rural | Khatela Sarai |
| 18 | Khirbi | Rural | Khirbi Baptoli |
| 19 | Kodla | Rural | Banchari |
| 20 | Lohina | Rural | Lohina |
| 21 | Marroli | Rural | Marroli |
| 22 | Mitnol | Rural | Mitrol |
| 23 | Palri | Rural | Palri Bhupgarh |
| 24 | Pengaltu | Rural | Pengaltu |
| 25 | Sevli | Rural | Sevli |
| 26 | Siha | Rural | Siha |
| 27 | Solaka | Rural | Solaka |
| 28 | Sondh | Rural | Sondh |
| 29 | Tumasra | Rural | Tumasra |
Population of Hodal Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Hodal Tehsil has a total population of 2,67,440 people, consisting of 1,42,518 males and 1,24,922 females. There are 44,145 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 712 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,67,440 | 2,05,728 | 61,712 |
| Male Population | 1,42,518 | 1,09,759 | 32,759 |
| Female Population | 1,24,922 | 95,969 | 28,953 |
| Total Households | 44,145 | 33,716 | 10,429 |
| Population Density | 712 / km² | 560 / km² | 7,355 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 1,54,825 literate people and 44,022 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 60,243 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 44,022 | 34,612 | 9,410 |
| Literate Population | 1,54,825 | 1,15,911 | 38,914 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,12,615 | 89,817 | 22,798 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 60,243 | 45,172 | 15,071 |
| 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.