Saluni

Saluni 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 Saluni Block (CD) is 00085. The total area of Saluni Tehsil is 362 km². Saluni has a sex ratio of approximately 981 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Saluni Tehsil

Saluni Tehsil has a total of 176 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 Saluni Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Saluni Tehsil

The population profile of Saluni 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 Saluni Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

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

• Total population is approximately 47,939 people. Includes nearly 24,197 males and 23,742 females. Rural population is about 47,939 people.
• There are around 6,999 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,517 boys and 3,482 girls.
• Literate population is about 28,320 people. Non-literate population is around 19,619 people.
• There are nearly 8,815 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Saluni 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.

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

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Saluni Tehsil is approximately 13,270 people, including 6,633 males and 6,637 females. Around 13,270 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Saluni Tehsil is about 4,383 people, including 2,259 males and 2,124 females. Around 4,383 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 132 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 132 people per sq. km.