Bhalai
Bhalai is a Town and Tehsil in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Bhalai Block (CD) is 00086. The total area of Bhalai Tehsil is 133 km². Bhalai has a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhalai Tehsil
Bhalai Tehsil has a total of 80 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bhalai Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andral | Seri | Chamba (35 km) |
| 2 | Baggi | Kanged | Dalhousie (25 km) |
| 3 | Banetu | Auhra | Dalhousie (25 km) |
| 4 | Basa | Kanged | Dalhousie (28 km) |
| 5 | Bhairoie | Badka | Chamba (62 km) |
| 6 | Bhajotra | Bhajotra | Chamba (65 km) |
| 7 | Bhalai | Bhalei | Chamba (45 km) |
| 8 | Bhalogi | Bhunad | Chamba (60 km) |
| 9 | Bhing | Gawalu | Chamba (32 km) |
| 10 | Bihali | Karwal | Chamba (57 km) |
| 11 | Bilauta | Gawalu | Chamba (40 km) |
| 12 | Brangal | Brangal | Chamba (50 km) |
| 13 | Bunhad | Bhunad | Chamba (50 km) |
| 14 | Chamoh | Simni | Chamba (50 km) |
| 15 | Chhananu | Simni | Chamba (40 km) |
| 16 | Chhatrel | Seri | Chamba (48 km) |
| 17 | Chhudra | Thakri Matti | Chamba (25 km) |
| 18 | D P F Galeni | Gawalu | Chamba (35 km) |
| 19 | D P F Nangali | Karwal | Chamba (62 km) |
| 20 | Dandi | Badka | Chamba (54 km) |
| 21 | Dei Kund | Bhunad | Chamba (60 km) |
| 22 | Dhar | Gawalu | Chamba (55 km) |
| 23 | Drabila | Simni | Chamba (40 km) |
| 24 | Drekri | Drekadi | Chamba (35 km) |
| 25 | Dror | Bhajotra | Chamba (71 km) |
| 26 | Dughar | Brangal | Chamba (52 km) |
| 27 | Gahua | Bhunad | Chamba (52 km) |
| 28 | Gri Jindu | Bhajotra | Chamba (65 km) |
| 29 | Gul | Naddal | Chamba (75 km) |
| 30 | Hadla | Brangal | Chamba (48 km) |
| 31 | Jandrera | Simni | Chamba (40 km) |
| 32 | Janna | Thakri Matti | Chamba (26 km) |
| 33 | Jhaura | Badka | Chamba (56 km) |
| 34 | Jutrahan | Naddal | Chamba (60 km) |
| 35 | Kamandi | Wangal | Chamba (35 km) |
| 36 | Kandi | Bhalei | Chamba (50 km) |
| 37 | Kanhar | Bhalei | Chamba (50 km) |
| 38 | Kantha | Wangal | Chamba (40 km) |
| 39 | Kaphlian | Auhra | Dalhousie (39 km) |
| 40 | Kareu | Kanged | Dalhousie (46 km) |
| 41 | Karwal | Karwal | Chamba (48 km) |
| 42 | Khajura | Simni | Chamba (50 km) |
| 43 | Khal | Naddal | Chamba (70 km) |
| 44 | Khaloh | Bhajotra | Chamba (68 km) |
| 45 | Khankur | Drekadi | Chamba (40 km) |
| 46 | Khilgran | Kanged | Dalhousie (22 km) |
| 47 | Kilor | Gawalu | Chamba (57 km) |
| 48 | Kiyani | Naddal | Chamba (50 km) |
| 49 | Kund | Manjhali | Chamba (35 km) |
| 50 | Kunda | Naddal | Chamba (70 km) |
| 51 | Lohad | Wangal | Dalhousie (39 km) |
| 52 | Malal | Manjhali | Chamba (30 km) |
| 53 | Malur | Gawalu | Chamba (43 km) |
| 54 | Mandoh | Auhra | Chamba (54 km) |
| 55 | Manjhal | Manjhali | Chamba (28 km) |
| 56 | Nadal | Naddal | Chamba (50 km) |
| 57 | Nagor | Naddal | Chamba (58 km) |
| 58 | Naled | Bhalei | Chamba (51 km) |
| 59 | Nangali | Karwal | Chamba (60 km) |
| 60 | Panjola | Bhunad | Chamba (60 km) |
| 61 | Parchhi | Kanged | Chamba (45 km) |
| 62 | R F Bhajotra | Bhajotra | Chamba |
| 63 | Sagoti | Bhajotra | Chamba (75 km) |
| 64 | Salori | Bhalei | Chamba (45 km) |
| 65 | Sama | Kanged | Dalhousie (45 km) |
| 66 | Sandwar | Karwal | Chamba (51 km) |
| 67 | Sangrut | Auhra | Dalhousie (40 km) |
| 68 | Sapan | Brangal | Chamba (50 km) |
| 69 | Saren | Auhra | Dalhousie (51 km) |
| 70 | Seri | Seri | Chamba (36 km) |
| 71 | Sikaryah | Auhra | Chamba (60 km) |
| 72 | Simini | Simni | Chamba (45 km) |
| 73 | Taleru | Brangal | Chamba (45 km) |
| 74 | Thal | Bhunad | Chamba (55 km) |
| 75 | Tiari | Thakri Matti | Chamba (27 km) |
| 76 | Tikar | Karwal | Chamba (55 km) |
| 77 | Toga | Karwal | Chamba (45 km) |
| 78 | Trer | Seri | Chamba (45 km) |
| 79 | Tunhi | Thakri Matti | Chamba (25 km) |
| 80 | Wangal | Wangal | Chamba (35 km) |
Population of Bhalai Tehsil
The population profile of Bhalai Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Bhalai Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,326 | 25,326 | N/A |
| Male Population | 12,561 | 12,561 | N/A |
| Female Population | 12,765 | 12,765 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,667 | 3,667 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,866 | 1,866 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,801 | 1,801 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 14,615 | 14,615 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 8,548 | 8,548 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 6,067 | 6,067 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 10,711 | 10,711 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,013 | 4,013 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,698 | 6,698 | N/A |
| Total Households | 4,774 | 4,774 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 25,326 people. Includes nearly 12,561 males and 12,765 females. Rural population is about 25,326 people.
- There are around 3,667 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,866 boys and 1,801 girls.
- Literate population is about 14,615 people. Non-literate population is around 10,711 people.
- There are nearly 4,774 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bhalai Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 6,444 | 6,444 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,251 | 3,251 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,193 | 3,193 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 477 | 477 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 249 | 249 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 228 | 228 | N/A |
| Population Density | 190 / km² | 190 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhalai Tehsil is approximately 6,444 people, including 3,251 males and 3,193 females. Around 6,444 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhalai Tehsil is about 477 people, including 249 males and 228 females. Around 477 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 190 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 190 people per sq. km.