Harchakian Tehsil - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Harchakian is an administrative tehsil in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Harchakian is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Megh Raj Pura, while the nearest airport is Kangra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 72 km², including 72.19 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1051 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Harchakian Tehsil
Harchakian Tehsil has a total of 62 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bareta | Rural | Pragod |
| 2 | Bat Balla | Rural | Bharooplahar |
| 3 | Bhalwan | Rural | Thehad |
| 4 | Bhandrela | Rural | Manai |
| 5 | Bharup Lahr | Rural | Bharooplahar |
| 6 | Chakban Chhamb | Rural | Harchakian |
| 7 | Chakban Dhar Kalan | Rural | Harchakian |
| 8 | Chakban Dhar Khurd | Rural | Thehad |
| 9 | Chakban Jol | Rural | Bharooplahar |
| 10 | Chakban Kalru | Rural | Pragod |
| 11 | Chakban Lanj | Rural | Upper Lanj |
| 12 | Chakban Manai | Rural | Tatwani |
| 13 | Chakban Paragor | Rural | Pragod |
| 14 | Chakban Thehr | Rural | Thehad |
| 15 | Chhal | Rural | Harchakian |
| 16 | Chhamb | Rural | Harchakian |
| 17 | Dabar | Rural | Harchakian |
| 18 | Dadoli | Rural | Dadoli |
| 19 | Dhar Khas | Rural | Harchakian |
| 20 | Dhar Khurd | Rural | Thehad |
| 21 | Dholahri | Rural | Harchakian |
| 22 | Diber | Rural | Manai |
| 23 | Ghar | Rural | Dadoli |
| 24 | Gubhar | Rural | Pragod |
| 25 | Gujrera | Rural | Manai |
| 26 | Har | Rural | Dadoli |
| 27 | Harchakian | Rural | Harchakian |
| 28 | Jagain | Rural | Thehad |
| 29 | Jagehr | Rural | Thehad |
| 30 | Jhajhroli | Rural | Manai |
| 31 | Jhikla Lanj | Rural | Upper Lanj |
| 32 | Jhikla Pandhu | Rural | Lapiana |
| 33 | Jhikli Thehr | Rural | Thehad |
| 34 | Jol | Rural | Bharooplahar |
| 35 | Kabyal | Rural | Lanj Khas |
| 36 | Kahlian | Rural | Lanj Khas |
| 37 | Kallar | Rural | Dadoli |
| 38 | Kalru | Rural | Pragod |
| 39 | Karnol | Rural | Bharooplahar |
| 40 | Kohala | Rural | Upper Lanj |
| 41 | Korian | Rural | Upper Lanj |
| 42 | Lanj Khas | Rural | Lanj Khas |
| 43 | Lapiana | Rural | Pragod |
| 44 | Lapiana Khas | Rural | Lapiana |
| 45 | Makrer | Rural | Pragod |
| 46 | Malahru | Rural | Lanj Khas |
| 47 | Manei Khas | Rural | Manai |
| 48 | Nagreta | Rural | Pragod |
| 49 | Nera | Rural | Pragod |
| 50 | Pargor Khas | Rural | Pragod |
| 51 | Phair | Rural | Upper Lanj |
| 52 | Rajial | Rural | Manai |
| 53 | Rumbal | Rural | Bharooplahar |
| 54 | Samleta | Rural | Upper Lanj |
| 55 | Sardwal | Rural | Pragod |
| 56 | Sihog | Rural | Lapiana |
| 57 | Simbal Balla | Rural | Bharooplahar |
| 58 | Thana | Rural | Harchakian |
| 59 | Thehr | Rural | Pragod |
| 60 | Uparla Diber | Rural | Lapiana |
| 61 | Uparla Lanj | Rural | Upper Lanj |
| 62 | Upperli Thehr | Rural | Thehad |
Population of Harchakian Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Harchakian Tehsil has a total population of 13,841 people, consisting of 6,746 males and 7,095 females. There are 3,125 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 192 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,841 | 13,841 | 0 |
| Male Population | 6,746 | 6,746 | 0 |
| Female Population | 7,095 | 7,095 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,125 | 3,125 | 0 |
| Population Density | 192 / km² | 192 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 10,415 literate people and 1,568 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,033 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 886 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) | 1,568 | 1,568 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 10,415 | 10,415 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,426 | 3,426 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,033 | 3,033 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 886 | 886 | 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.