Kinnaur

Kinnaur is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of Kinnaur is 6,401 km². As per 2011 stats, Kinnaur has a population of 84,121 peoples. The district has a population density of 13 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,976 houses in the district. When it comes to villages, there are about 241 villages in kinnaur district.

The Kinnaur district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Morang is the largest tehsil in kinnaur district covering area of 1660.00 km² while Kalpa is the smallest tehsil in kinnaur district covering area of 376.35 km². Nichar is the most populous whereas Hangrang is the least populous tehsil in kinnaur district. There are 6 tehsils in Kinnaur district. Here is the list of all Kinnaur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kinnaur District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Hangrang5534,659
2Kalpa37619,190
3Morang1,66010,238
4Nichar1,14127,683
5Poo1,2908,309
6Sangla1,38014,042

Population of Kinnaur District

The population of Kinnaur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Kinnaur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 84,121 84,121 N/A
Total Male Population 46,249 46,249 N/A
Total Female Population 37,872 37,872 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,246 8,246 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,200 4,200 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,046 4,046 N/A
Literate Population 60,699 60,699 N/A
Literate Male Population 36,697 36,697 N/A
Literate Female Population 24,002 24,002 N/A
Illiterate Population 23,422 23,422 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 9,552 9,552 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 13,870 13,870 N/A
Households 19,976 19,976 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kinnaur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 14,750 14,750 N/A
SC Male Population 7,433 7,433 N/A
SC Female Population 7,317 7,317 N/A
Total ST Population 48,746 48,746 N/A
ST Male Population 23,609 23,609 N/A
ST Female Population 25,137 25,137 N/A
Population Density 13 / km² 13 / km² N/A