Pangi

Pangi 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 Pangi Block (CD) is 00083. The total area of Pangi Tehsil is 1,515 km². Pangi has a sex ratio of approximately 969 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Pangi Tehsil

Pangi Tehsil has a total of 106 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 Pangi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ajog Purthi Chamba
2Chacharwas Karyuni Kothi Chamba
3Chaloli Dharwas Manali
4Chasak Sechu Chamba
5Chasak Bhator Sechu Chamba
6Chhau Purthi Chamba
7D P F Aahar Sechu Chamba
8D P F Biyuseri Sach Chamba
9D P F Gajrahan Sechu Chamba
10D P F Kadunalah Purthi Chamba
11D P F Pinchho Sural Manali
12D P F Pingu Purthi Chamba
13D P F Purthi Purthi Chamba (206 km)
14D P F Ranu Purthi Chamba
15Dhanala Sahli Chamba
16Dhar Bansar Mindhal Chamba
17Dhar Bhasanu Sach Chamba
18Dhar Chasak Bhator Sechu Chamba
19Dhar Chholagu Shoon Chamba
20Dhar Chichot Mindhal Chamba
21Dhar Dusgahar Sechu Chamba
22Dhar Gahl Shoon Chamba
23Dhar Harvi Sechu Chamba
24Dhar Lunei Purthi Chamba
25Dhar Panala Purthi Chamba
26Dhar Parmar Kumar Chamba
27Dhar Shinkal Killar Chamba (188 km)
28Dhar Sidhani Sahli Chamba
29Dhar Tarmpal Purthi Chamba
30Dhar Thimi Mindhal Chamba
31Dhar Topiyun Shoon Chamba
32Dhar Udeen Shoon Chamba
33Dharwas Dharwas Manali
34Gahar Bindrabani Karyas Chamba
35Gahar Dunei Karyas Chamba
36Gawari Kumar Chamba
37Ghangit Karyas Chamba (173 km)
38Ghisal Sach Chamba
39Hilaur Sahli Chamba
40Hughal Karyas Chamba (176 km)
41Hundan Bhatori Hudan Bhatori Chamba
42Jhalwas Karyas Chamba (174 km)
43Karel Karel Chamba
44Kawas Karel Chamba
45Khinan Kumar Chamba (199 km)
46Kothi Karyuni Kothi Chamba
47Kulal Mindhal Chamba
48Kumar Kumar Chamba
49Kupha Killar Chamba
50Kuthah Luj Manali
51Kuthal Sach Chamba
52Leu Sahli Chamba
53Luj Luj Manali
54Mahliat Killar Chamba
55Micham Sahli Chamba
56Mindhal Mindhal Chamba
57Mojhi Sechu Chamba
58Parmar Kumar Chamba
59Parmas Killar Chamba
60Phindpar Mindhal Chamba
61Phindru Sach Chamba
62Praghwal Karyas Chamba
63Pre Garaon Karyas Chamba
64Punto Karel Chamba
65Purthi Purthi Chamba
66R F Ajog Purthi Chamba
67R F Bambal Rei Chamba (208 km)
68R F Chakmand Mindhal Chamba
69R F Chhatwani Killar Chamba
70R F Chilkot Karel Chamba
71R F Kaban Sechu Chamba
72R F Kagal Mindhal Chamba
73R F Kalatop Karel Chamba
74R F Kanyun Dharwas Manali
75R F Kaslun Mindhal Chamba
76R F Kulal Mindhal Chamba
77R F Luj Luj Manali
78R F Mojhi Sechu Chamba
79R F Nildhar Purthi Chamba
80R F Pilu Sahli Chamba
81R F Pingu Purthi Chamba
82R F Punto Karel Chamba
83R F Rangi Sach Chamba
84R F Saichu Sechu Chamba
85R F Shour Purthi Chamba (204 km)
86R F Sidh Ka Dehra Sach Chamba
87R F Thandal Purthi Chamba
88R F Urnu Dharwas Manali
89Rani Ka Gahar Karyas Chamba
90Rei Rei Chamba
91Rusmas Sural Manali
92Sach Sach Chamba
93Sahli Sahli Chamba
94Saichu Sechu Chamba
95Seri Karyuni Kothi Chamba
96Seri Bhatwas Killar Chamba
97Shoon Shoon Chamba
98Shour Purthi Chamba
99Sural Bhatori Sural Manali
100Tai Sural Manali
101Takwas Hudan Bhatori Chamba
102Thamoh Killar Chamba
103Thandal Purthi Chamba
104Tundru Hudan Bhatori Chamba
105Tuwan Shoon Chamba
106Udeen Shoon Chamba

Population of Pangi Tehsil

The population profile of Pangi 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 Pangi 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 18,868 18,868 N/A
Male Population 9,579 9,579 N/A
Female Population 9,289 9,289 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,299 2,299 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,202 1,202 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,097 1,097 N/A
Literate Population 11,768 11,768 N/A
Literate Male Population 6,913 6,913 N/A
Literate Female Population 4,855 4,855 N/A
Illiterate Population 7,100 7,100 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,666 2,666 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 4,434 4,434 N/A
Total Households 3,952 3,952 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 18,868 people. Includes nearly 9,579 males and 9,289 females. Rural population is about 18,868 people.
  • There are around 2,299 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,202 boys and 1,097 girls.
  • Literate population is about 11,768 people. Non-literate population is around 7,100 people.
  • There are nearly 3,952 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pangi 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 1,246 1,246 N/A
SC Male Population 614 614 N/A
SC Female Population 632 632 N/A
Total ST Population 17,016 17,016 N/A
ST Male Population 8,539 8,539 N/A
ST Female Population 8,477 8,477 N/A
Population Density 12 / km² 12 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pangi Tehsil is approximately 1,246 people, including 614 males and 632 females. Around 1,246 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pangi Tehsil is about 17,016 people, including 8,539 males and 8,477 females. Around 17,016 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 12 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 12 people per sq. km.