Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh
Bilaspur is an administrative district in Himachal Pradesh, India. The district is located about 90 km from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Its administrative headquarters is in Bilaspur. Hindi and Pahari are the major languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total 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 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
According to the 2011 Census, Bilaspur District had a population of 3,81,956 people living in 80,485 households. The population comprised 1,92,764 males and 1,89,192 females, with an average population density of 327 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Bilaspur District had 2,87,620 literate people and 41,956 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 98,989 and 10,693 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.