Kullu
Kullu is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of Kullu district is 5,503 km², which includes 5,485.87 km² of rural area and 17.13 km² of urban area. There are about 314 villages in Kullu district.
For administrative convenience, Kullu district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 6 tehsils in Kullu district. Here is the list of all Kullu Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kullu District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ani | 300 | 56,917 |
| 2 | Banjar | 957 | 43,612 |
| 3 | Kullu | 2,809 | 2,06,716 |
| 4 | Manali | 752 | 51,661 |
| 5 | Nermand | 413 | 53,089 |
| 6 | Sainj | 272 | 25,908 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Kullu is the largest tehsil in kullu district by both area and population. Sainj is the smallest tehsil in kullu district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kullu | Kullu |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sainj | Sainj |
Population of Kullu District
The population of Kullu 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 Kullu, 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 | 4,37,903 | 3,96,512 | 41,391 |
| Total Male Population | 2,25,452 | 2,03,269 | 22,183 |
| Total Female Population | 2,12,451 | 1,93,243 | 19,208 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,431 | 46,400 | 4,031 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,707 | 23,575 | 2,132 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,724 | 22,825 | 1,899 |
| Literate Population | 3,07,672 | 2,74,741 | 32,931 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,74,550 | 1,56,267 | 18,283 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,33,122 | 1,18,474 | 14,648 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,30,231 | 1,21,771 | 8,460 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 50,902 | 47,002 | 3,900 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 79,329 | 74,769 | 4,560 |
| Households | 94,807 | 84,358 | 10,449 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kullu district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kullu district is 4,37,903, including 2,25,452 males and 2,12,451 females. In rural areas, it is 3,96,512, including 2,03,269 males and 1,93,243 females. In urban areas, it is 41,391, including 22,183 males and 19,208 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kullu district is 50,431, including 25,707 boys and 24,724 girls. In rural areas, it is 46,400, including 23,575 boys and 22,825 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,031, including 2,132 boys and 1,899 girls.
- Literate population in Kullu district is around 3,07,672, including 1,74,550 males and 1,33,122 females. In rural areas, it is 2,74,741, including 1,56,267 males and 1,18,474 females. In urban areas, it is 32,931, including 18,283 males and 14,648 females.
- Illiterate population in Kullu district is about 1,30,231, including 50,902 males and 79,329 females. In rural areas, it is 1,21,771, including 47,002 males and 74,769 females. In urban areas, it is 8,460, including 3,900 males and 4,560 females.
- There are about 94,807 households in Kullu district, including 84,358 in rural areas and 10,449 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kullu. 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 | 1,22,659 | 1,15,514 | 7,145 |
| SC Male Population | 62,686 | 58,981 | 3,705 |
| SC Female Population | 59,973 | 56,533 | 3,440 |
| Total ST Population | 16,822 | 12,463 | 4,359 |
| ST Male Population | 8,493 | 6,320 | 2,173 |
| ST Female Population | 8,329 | 6,143 | 2,186 |
| Population Density | 80 / km² | 72 / km² | 2,416 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kullu district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kullu district is approximately 1,22,659, including 62,686 males and 59,973 females. In rural areas, it is 1,15,514, including 58,981 males and 56,533 females. In urban areas, it is 7,145, including 3,705 males and 3,440 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kullu district is about 16,822, including 8,493 males and 8,329 females. In rural areas, it is 12,463, including 6,320 males and 6,143 females. In urban areas, it is 4,359, including 2,173 males and 2,186 females.
- Overall population density of Kullu district is around 80 people per km². Rural areas have about 72 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,416 people per km².