Harchakian

Harchakian 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 Harchakian Block (CD) is 00097. The total area of Harchakian Tehsil is 72 km². Harchakian has a sex ratio of approximately 1051 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Harchakian Tehsil

Harchakian Tehsil has a total of 62 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 Harchakian Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bareta Pargor Kangra
2Bat Balla Bharoop Lahar Kangra
3Bhalwan Lapina Kangra
4Bhandrela Manai Kangra
5Bharup Lahr Bharoop Lahar Kangra
6Chakban Chhamb Harchakiyan Kangra
7Chakban Dhar Kalan Harchakiyan Kangra
8Chakban Dhar Khurd Ther Kangra
9Chakban Jol Pargor Kangra
10Chakban Kalru Pargor Kangra
11Chakban Lanj Uperla Lunj Kangra
12Chakban Manai Lapina Kangra
13Chakban Paragor Pargor Kangra
14Chakban Thehr Ther Kangra
15Chhal Harchakiyan Kangra
16Chhamb Harchakiyan Kangra
17Dabar Harchakiyan Kangra
18Dadoli Dandoli Kangra
19Dhar Khas Harchakiyan Kangra
20Dhar Khurd Ther Kangra
21Dholahri Harchakiyan Kangra
22Diber Manai Kangra
23Ghar Dandoli Kangra
24Gubhar Pargor Kangra
25Gujrera Manai Kangra
26Har Dandoli Kangra
27Harchakian Harchakiyan Kangra
28Jagain Ther Kangra
29Jagehr Ther Kangra
30Jhajhroli Manai Kangra
31Jhikla Lanj Uperla Lunj Kangra
32Jhikla Pandhu Lapina Kangra
33Jhikli Thehr Ther Kangra
34Jol Bharoop Lahar Kangra
35Kabyal Lanj Khas Kangra
36Kahlian Lanj Khas Kangra
37Kallar Dandoli Kangra
38Kalru Pargor Kangra
39Karnol Bharoop Lahar Kangra
40Kohala Uperla Lunj Kangra
41Korian Uperla Lunj Kangra
42Lanj Khas Pargor Kangra
43Lapiana Pargor Kangra
44Lapiana Khas Lapina Kangra
45Makrer Pargor Kangra
46Malahru Lanj Khas Kangra
47Manei Khas Manai Kangra
48Nagreta Harchakiyan Kangra
49Nera Pargor Kangra
50Pargor Khas Pargor Kangra
51Phair Uperla Lunj Kangra
52Rajial Manai Kangra
53Rumbal Bharoop Lahar Kangra
54Samleta Uperla Lunj Kangra
55Sardwal Harchakiyan Kangra
56Seog Manai Kangra
57Simbal Balla Bharoop Lahar Kangra
58Thana Harchakiyan Kangra
59Thehr Pargor Kangra
60Uparla Diber Manai Kangra
61Uparla Lanj Uperla Lunj Kangra
62Upperli Thehr Ther Kangra

Population of Harchakian Tehsil

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 13,841 13,841 N/A
Male Population 6,746 6,746 N/A
Female Population 7,095 7,095 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,568 1,568 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 846 846 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 722 722 N/A
Literate Population 10,415 10,415 N/A
Literate Male Population 5,413 5,413 N/A
Literate Female Population 5,002 5,002 N/A
Illiterate Population 3,426 3,426 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,333 1,333 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,093 2,093 N/A
Total Households 3,125 3,125 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 13,841 people. Includes nearly 6,746 males and 7,095 females. Rural population is about 13,841 people.
  • There are around 1,568 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 846 boys and 722 girls.
  • Literate population is about 10,415 people. Non-literate population is around 3,426 people.
  • There are nearly 3,125 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Harchakian 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 3,033 3,033 N/A
SC Male Population 1,516 1,516 N/A
SC Female Population 1,517 1,517 N/A
Total ST Population 886 886 N/A
ST Male Population 430 430 N/A
ST Female Population 456 456 N/A
Population Density 192 / km² 192 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Harchakian Tehsil is approximately 3,033 people, including 1,516 males and 1,517 females. Around 3,033 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Harchakian Tehsil is about 886 people, including 430 males and 456 females. Around 886 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 192 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 192 people per sq. km.