Baijnath

Baijnath is a Town and Tehsil in Kangra 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 Baijnath Block (CD) is 00112. The total area of Baijnath Tehsil is 296 km². Baijnath has a sex ratio of approximately 1018 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Baijnath Tehsil

Baijnath Tehsil has a total of 199 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 Baijnath Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Baijnath Tehsil

The population profile of Baijnath 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 Baijnath 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 95,229 people. Includes nearly 47,175 males and 48,054 females. Rural population is about 95,229 people.
• There are around 10,132 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,321 boys and 4,811 girls.
• Literate population is about 71,009 people. Non-literate population is around 24,220 people.
• There are nearly 22,112 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Baijnath 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 Baijnath Tehsil is approximately 28,183 people, including 13,631 males and 14,552 females. Around 28,183 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Baijnath Tehsil is about 10,466 people, including 5,069 males and 5,397 females. Around 10,466 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 322 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 322 people per sq. km.