Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh
Kinnaur District is an administrative district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated about 230 km from Shimla, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. The district headquarters is located at Reckong Peo. Hindi, Kinnauri and Tibetan are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 6,401 km².
List of Tehsils in Kinnaur District
Kinnaur District is divided into 7 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 660 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Tehsil | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hangrang | 57 | 553.00 |
| 2 | Kalpa | 84 | 376.35 |
| 3 | Morang | 124 | 1,660.00 |
| 4 | Nichar | 137 | 1,141.32 |
| 5 | Poo | 97 | 1,290.00 |
| 6 | Sangla | 110 | 1,380.33 |
| 7 | Tapri | 51 | — |
Population of Kinnaur District
As per the Census 2011, Kinnaur District has a total population of 84,121 people, consisting of 46,249 males and 37,872 females. There are 19,976 households in the district with an average population density of 13 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84,121 | 84,121 | 0 |
| Male Population | 46,249 | 46,249 | 0 |
| Female Population | 37,872 | 37,872 | 0 |
| Total Households | 19,976 | 19,976 | 0 |
| Population Density | 13 / km² | 13 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 60,699 literate people and 8,246 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,750 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 48,746 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,246 | 8,246 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 60,699 | 60,699 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,422 | 23,422 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,750 | 14,750 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 48,746 | 48,746 | 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.