Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh
Bilaspur District is an administrative district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated about 90 km from Shimla, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. The district headquarters is located at Bilaspur. Hindi and Pahari are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 1,167 km², including 1,149.47 km² of rural area and 17.53 km² of urban area.
List of Tehsils in Bilaspur District
Bilaspur District is divided into 7 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 1,093 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Tehsil | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharari | 102 | 95.21 |
| 2 | Bilaspur Sadar | 179 | 180.27 |
| 3 | Ghumarwin | 237 | 192.29 |
| 4 | Jhanduta | 147 | 329.31 |
| 5 | Kalol | 137 | — |
| 6 | Naina Devi | 174 | 269.07 |
| 7 | Namhol | 117 | 100.86 |
Population of Bilaspur District
As per the Census 2011, Bilaspur District has a total population of 3,81,956 people, consisting of 1,92,764 males and 1,89,192 females. There are 80,485 households in the district with an average population density of 327 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,81,956 | 3,56,827 | 25,129 |
| Male Population | 1,92,764 | 1,79,653 | 13,111 |
| Female Population | 1,89,192 | 1,77,174 | 12,018 |
| Total Households | 80,485 | 74,712 | 5,773 |
| Population Density | 327 / km² | 310 / km² | 1,433 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 2,87,620 literate people and 41,956 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 98,989 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,693 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) | 41,956 | 39,501 | 2,455 |
| Literate Population | 2,87,620 | 2,66,816 | 20,804 |
| Illiterate Population | 94,336 | 90,011 | 4,325 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 98,989 | 93,678 | 5,311 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,693 | 10,334 | 359 |
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.