Multhan

Multhan 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 Multhan Block (CD) is 00113. The total area of Multhan Tehsil is 979 km². Multhan has a sex ratio of approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Multhan Tehsil

Multhan Tehsil has a total of 49 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 Multhan Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Andarli Malahn Polling Jogindarnagar
2Bad Dhar Sawad Jogindarnagar
3Bakhlog Multhan Jogindarnagar
4Banwar Multhan Jogindarnagar
5Bara Bangahal Bara Bhangal Jogindarnagar
6Bara Garan Baragran Jogindarnagar
7Bhadal Dhar Bara Bhangal Palampur
8Bharara Daraman Jogindarnagar
9Bhujling Sawad Jogindarnagar
10Chakban Bakkarkiara Baragran Jogindarnagar
11Chakban Palah Chak Baragran Jogindarnagar
12Chakban Panahartu Baragran Jogindarnagar
13Chakban Tarnei Baragran Jogindarnagar
14Chelra Di Malahn Kothi Kohd Jogindarnagar
15Chherna Sawad Jogindarnagar
16Dehnasar Polling Jogindarnagar
17Deot Multhan Jogindarnagar
18Dharman Daraman Jogindarnagar
19Gaglun Di Malahn Kothi Kohd Jogindarnagar
20Judhar Sawad Jogindarnagar
21Kalihani Dhar Bara Bhangal Jogindarnagar
22Kangyor Baragran Jogindarnagar
23Kardhar Baragran Jogindarnagar
24Khari Malahn Polling Jogindarnagar
25Kohar Khas Kothi Kohd Jogindarnagar
26Kohar Uparli Kothi Kohd Jogindarnagar
27Kukar Gunda Baragran Jogindarnagar
28Lawai Lowai Jogindarnagar
29Marala Dhar Bara Bhangal Jogindarnagar
30Multhan Multhan Jogindarnagar
31Nalotha Baragran Jogindarnagar
32Napohta Lowai Jogindarnagar
33Ner Daraman Jogindarnagar
34Puling Polling Jogindarnagar
35Raigahar Dhar Bara Bhangal Jogindarnagar
36Raj Gunda Baragran Jogindarnagar
37Ropru Lowai Jogindarnagar
38Ruling Kothi Kohd Jogindarnagar
39Sangrerh Multhan Jogindarnagar
40Sapotha Baragran Jogindarnagar
41Sarla Daraman Jogindarnagar
42Sarman Daraman Jogindarnagar
43Sarotha Multhan Jogindarnagar
44Shannal Dhar Bara Bhangal Jogindarnagar
45Shawar Sawad Jogindarnagar
46Tarmehr Lowai Jogindarnagar
47Thamsar Bara Bhangal Jogindarnagar
48Thangahar Sawad Jogindarnagar
49Uhl Dhar Multhan Jogindarnagar

Population of Multhan Tehsil

The population profile of Multhan 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 Multhan 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 7,612 7,612 N/A
Male Population 3,921 3,921 N/A
Female Population 3,691 3,691 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 971 971 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 510 510 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 461 461 N/A
Literate Population 4,415 4,415 N/A
Literate Male Population 2,702 2,702 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,713 1,713 N/A
Illiterate Population 3,197 3,197 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,219 1,219 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,978 1,978 N/A
Total Households 1,548 1,548 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 7,612 people. Includes nearly 3,921 males and 3,691 females. Rural population is about 7,612 people.
  • There are around 971 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 510 boys and 461 girls.
  • Literate population is about 4,415 people. Non-literate population is around 3,197 people.
  • There are nearly 1,548 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Multhan 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 1,190 1,190 N/A
SC Male Population 612 612 N/A
SC Female Population 578 578 N/A
Total ST Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Male Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Population Density 8 / km² 8 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Multhan Tehsil is approximately 1,190 people, including 612 males and 578 females. Around 1,190 people live in rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 8 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 8 people per sq. km.