Kangra
Kangra is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of Kangra is 5,739 km² including 5,691.34 km² rural area and 47.66 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kangra has a population of 15,10,075 peoples, out of which urban population is 86,281 while rural population is 14,23,794. Kangra has a sex ratio of approximately 1011 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 263 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,38,887 houses in the district, including 20,508 urban houses and 3,18,379 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 3,617 villages in kangra district.
The Kangra district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Multhan is the largest tehsil in kangra district covering area of 979.00 km² while Thural is the smallest tehsil in kangra district covering area of 57.68 km². Palampur is the most populous whereas Multhan is the least populous tehsil in kangra district. There are 21 tehsils in Kangra district. Here is the list of all Kangra Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kangra District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baijnath | 296 | 95,229 |
| 2 | Baroh | 134 | 25,789 |
| 3 | Dera Gopipur | 611 | 1,20,783 |
| 4 | Dharmsala | 338 | 1,36,536 |
| 5 | Dhira | 81 | 22,119 |
| 6 | Fatehpur | 306 | 62,041 |
| 7 | Harchakian | 72 | 13,841 |
| 8 | Indora | 298 | 81,226 |
| 9 | Jaisinghpur | 191 | 61,082 |
| 10 | Jaswan | 181 | 32,520 |
| 11 | Jawalamukhi | 104 | 43,504 |
| 12 | Jawali | 296 | 1,12,746 |
| 13 | Kangra | 181 | 97,568 |
| 14 | Khundian | 191 | 38,231 |
| 15 | Multhan | 979 | 7,612 |
| 16 | Nagrota Bagwan | 95 | 76,899 |
| 17 | Nurpur | 540 | 1,76,525 |
| 18 | Palampur | 429 | 1,89,276 |
| 19 | Rakkar | 114 | 29,503 |
| 20 | Shahpur | 245 | 67,758 |
| 21 | Thural | 58 | 19,287 |
Population of Kangra District
The population of Kangra offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Kangra, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,10,075 | 14,23,794 | 86,281 |
| Total Male Population | 7,50,591 | 7,05,365 | 45,226 |
| Total Female Population | 7,59,484 | 7,18,429 | 41,055 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,64,607 | 1,56,586 | 8,021 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 87,741 | 83,419 | 4,322 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 76,866 | 73,167 | 3,699 |
| Literate Population | 11,52,640 | 10,82,442 | 70,198 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,06,443 | 5,68,564 | 37,879 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,46,197 | 5,13,878 | 32,319 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,57,435 | 3,41,352 | 16,083 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,44,148 | 1,36,801 | 7,347 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,13,287 | 2,04,551 | 8,736 |
| Households | 3,38,887 | 3,18,379 | 20,508 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kangra. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,19,385 | 3,04,802 | 14,583 |
| SC Male Population | 1,59,697 | 1,52,186 | 7,511 |
| SC Female Population | 1,59,688 | 1,52,616 | 7,072 |
| Total ST Population | 84,564 | 80,234 | 4,330 |
| ST Male Population | 41,745 | 39,498 | 2,247 |
| ST Female Population | 42,819 | 40,736 | 2,083 |
| Population Density | 263 / km² | 250 / km² | 1,810 / km² |