Shahpur

Shahpur 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 Shahpur Block (CD) is 00098. The total area of Shahpur Tehsil is 245 km². Shahpur has a sex ratio of approximately 1039 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Shahpur Tehsil

Shahpur Tehsil has a total of 155 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 Shahpur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Shahpur Tehsil

The population profile of Shahpur 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 Shahpur 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 67,758 people. Includes nearly 33,220 males and 34,538 females. Rural population is about 67,758 people.
• There are around 7,570 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,962 boys and 3,608 girls.
• Literate population is about 50,129 people. Non-literate population is around 17,629 people.
• There are nearly 15,082 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shahpur 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 Shahpur Tehsil is approximately 15,820 people, including 7,884 males and 7,936 females. Around 15,820 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shahpur Tehsil is about 5,924 people, including 2,886 males and 3,038 females. Around 5,924 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 277 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 277 people per sq. km.