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 information the sub-district code of Bhalai Block (CD) is 00086. Total area of bhalai tehsil is 133 km². Bhalai tehsil has a population of 25,326 peoples. Bhalai tehsil has a population density of 190 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,774 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 57.71% population of bhalai tehsil is literate, out of which 68.05% males and 47.53% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bhalai Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |