Pangi Tehsil - Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
Pangi is an administrative tehsil in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pangi is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Chamunda Marg, while the nearest airport is Kangra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 1,515 km², including 1,515.46 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 969 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pangi Tehsil
Pangi Tehsil has a total of 38 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chacharwas | Rural | Karyuni Kothi |
| 2 | Chaloli | Rural | Dharwas |
| 3 | D.P.F.Pinchho | Rural | Sural |
| 4 | Dhar Shinkal | Rural | Killar |
| 5 | Dharwas | Rural | Dharwas |
| 6 | Gahar Bindrabani | Rural | Karyas |
| 7 | Gahar Dunei | Rural | Karyas |
| 8 | Ghangheet | Rural | Karyas |
| 9 | Hudan Bhatori | Rural | Hudan Bhatori |
| 10 | Hugal | Rural | Karyas |
| 11 | Jangal Chhatwani | Rural | Killar |
| 12 | Jangal Kalatop | Rural | Karel |
| 13 | Jangal Kanyun | Rural | Dharwas |
| 14 | Jangal Punto | Rural | Karel |
| 15 | Jangal Urnu | Rural | Dharwas |
| 16 | Jhalwas | Rural | Karyas |
| 17 | Karel | Rural | Karel |
| 18 | Kothi | Rural | Karyuni Kothi |
| 19 | Kuffa | Rural | Killar I |
| 20 | Kuthah | Rural | Luj |
| 21 | Kwas | Rural | Karel |
| 22 | Luj | Rural | Luj |
| 23 | Mahliyat | Rural | Killar |
| 24 | Parmas | Rural | Killar I |
| 25 | Praghwal | Rural | Karyas |
| 26 | Pregram | Rural | Karyas |
| 27 | Punto | Rural | Karel |
| 28 | R.F.Chilkot | Rural | Karel |
| 29 | R.F.Luj | Rural | Luj |
| 30 | Rani Ka Gahar | Rural | Karyas |
| 31 | Rusmas | Rural | Sural |
| 32 | Seri | Rural | Karyuni Kothi |
| 33 | Seri Bhatwas | Rural | Killar I |
| 34 | Sural Bhatori | Rural | Sural |
| 35 | Tai | Rural | Sural |
| 36 | Takwas | Rural | Hudan Bhatori |
| 37 | Thamoh | Rural | Killar |
| 38 | Tundru | Rural | Hudan Bhatori |
Population of Pangi Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Pangi Tehsil has a total population of 18,868 people, consisting of 9,579 males and 9,289 females. There are 3,952 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 12 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,868 | 18,868 | 0 |
| Male Population | 9,579 | 9,579 | 0 |
| Female Population | 9,289 | 9,289 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,952 | 3,952 | 0 |
| Population Density | 12 / km² | 12 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 11,768 literate people and 2,299 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,246 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 17,016 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) | 2,299 | 2,299 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 11,768 | 11,768 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,100 | 7,100 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,246 | 1,246 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 17,016 | 17,016 | 0 |
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.