Bhoranj Tehsil - Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Bhoranj is an administrative tehsil in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhoranj is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Joginder Nagar, while the nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 157 km², including 156.62 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1146 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhoranj Tehsil
Bhoranj Tehsil has a total of 202 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
Population of Bhoranj Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Bhoranj Tehsil has a total population of 90,590 people, consisting of 42,196 males and 48,394 females. There are 22,318 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 578 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90,590 | 90,590 | 0 |
| Male Population | 42,196 | 42,196 | 0 |
| Female Population | 48,394 | 48,394 | 0 |
| Total Households | 22,318 | 22,318 | 0 |
| Population Density | 578 / km² | 578 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 70,886 literate people and 9,318 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 26,569 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 663 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) | 9,318 | 9,318 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 70,886 | 70,886 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,704 | 19,704 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 26,569 | 26,569 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 663 | 663 | 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.