Multhan Tehsil - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Multhan 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. Multhan is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Chauntra Bhaterh, while the nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 979 km², including 979.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Multhan Tehsil
Multhan Tehsil has a total of 49 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 | Anderli Malhan | Rural | Polling |
| 2 | Bakhlog | Rural | Multhan |
| 3 | Banwar | Rural | Multhan |
| 4 | Bara Bhangal | Rural | Bara Bhangal |
| 5 | Baragran | Rural | Baragran |
| 6 | Bardhar | Rural | Sawad |
| 7 | Bhadal Dhar | Rural | Bara Bhangal |
| 8 | Bharara | Rural | Dharman |
| 9 | Bhujling | Rural | Sawad |
| 10 | Chakban Bakarkyara | Rural | Baragran |
| 11 | Chakban Palachak | Rural | Baragran |
| 12 | Chakban Panyhartu | Rural | Baragran |
| 13 | Chakban Tarnai | Rural | Baragran |
| 14 | Chelra-Di-Malhan | Rural | Kothi Kohd |
| 15 | Chherna | Rural | Sawad |
| 16 | Dehnasar | Rural | Polling |
| 17 | Deot | Rural | Multhan |
| 18 | Dharman | Rural | Dharman |
| 19 | Gaglu-Di-Malhan | Rural | Kothi Kohd |
| 20 | Judhar | Rural | Sawad |
| 21 | Kalihani Dhar | Rural | Bara Bhangal |
| 22 | Kangyor | Rural | Baragran |
| 23 | Kardhar | Rural | Baragran |
| 24 | Khari Malhan | Rural | Polling |
| 25 | Kohar Khas | Rural | Kothi Kohd |
| 26 | Kohar Uparli | Rural | Kothi Kohd |
| 27 | Kukargundha | Rural | Baragran |
| 28 | Lowai | Rural | Lowai |
| 29 | Marala Dhar | Rural | Bara Bhangal |
| 30 | Multhan | Rural | Multhan |
| 31 | Nalohta | Rural | Baragran |
| 32 | Napohta | Rural | Lowai |
| 33 | Ner | Rural | Dharman |
| 34 | Polling | Rural | Polling |
| 35 | Raigahar Dhar | Rural | Bara Bhangal |
| 36 | Rajgundha | Rural | Baragran |
| 37 | Ropru | Rural | Lowai |
| 38 | Rulling | Rural | Kothi Kohd |
| 39 | Sangrehar | Rural | Multhan |
| 40 | Sapota | Rural | Baragran |
| 41 | Sarla | Rural | Dharman |
| 42 | Sarman | Rural | Dharman |
| 43 | Sarota | Rural | Multhan |
| 44 | Shahnal Dhar | Rural | Bara Bhangal |
| 45 | Swar Khas | Rural | Sawad |
| 46 | Termehar | Rural | Lowai |
| 47 | Thamsar Dhar | Rural | Bara Bhangal |
| 48 | Thangahar | Rural | Sawad |
| 49 | Uldhar | Rural | Multhan |
Population of Multhan Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Multhan Tehsil has a total population of 7,612 people, consisting of 3,921 males and 3,691 females. There are 1,548 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 8 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,612 | 7,612 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,921 | 3,921 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,691 | 3,691 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,548 | 1,548 | 0 |
| Population Density | 8 / km² | 8 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 4,415 literate people and 971 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,190 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 0 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) | 971 | 971 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4,415 | 4,415 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,197 | 3,197 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,190 | 1,190 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 0 | 0 | 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.