Nichar

Nichar is a Town and Tehsil in Kinnaur 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 Nichar Block (CD) is 00198. The total area of Nichar Tehsil is 1,141 km². Nichar has a sex ratio of approximately 790 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Nichar Tehsil

Nichar Tehsil has a total of 184 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 Nichar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Nichar Tehsil

The population profile of Nichar 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 Nichar 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 27,683 people. Includes nearly 15,463 males and 12,220 females. Rural population is about 27,683 people.
• There are around 2,951 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,520 boys and 1,431 girls.
• Literate population is about 19,683 people. Non-literate population is around 8,000 people.
• There are nearly 6,681 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nichar 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 Nichar Tehsil is approximately 6,998 people, including 3,541 males and 3,457 females. Around 6,998 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nichar Tehsil is about 13,933 people, including 6,878 males and 7,055 females. Around 13,933 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 24 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 24 people per sq. km.