Ani

Ani is a Town and Tehsil in Kullu 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 Ani Block (CD) is 00121. The total area of Ani Tehsil is 300 km². Ani has a sex ratio of approximately 957 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Ani Tehsil

Ani Tehsil has a total of 17 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 Ani Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Beongal Biungal Shimla
2Bishla Dhar Bishladhar Rampur
3Buchair Buchher Shimla
4Dingi Dhar Behna Shimla (140 km)
5Franali Anni Shimla
6Jaban Jaban Shimla (138 km)
7Karad Karad Shimla
8Karana Karana Shimla
9Karshaigad Fanouti Rampur
10Khani Khanni Shimla
11Kohila Kamand Shimla
12Kungash Kungash Shimla
13Lajheri Khanag Shimla
14Manjha Desh Bakhnow Shimla
15Palehi Kuther Shimla
16Shilhi Mund Dal Shimla (150 km)
17Soidhar Dalash Shimla (145 km)

Population of Ani Tehsil

The population profile of Ani 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 Ani Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 56,917 56,917 N/A
Male Population 29,077 29,077 N/A
Female Population 27,840 27,840 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,119 6,119 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,176 3,176 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,943 2,943 N/A
Literate Population 39,832 39,832 N/A
Literate Male Population 22,537 22,537 N/A
Literate Female Population 17,295 17,295 N/A
Illiterate Population 17,085 17,085 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 6,540 6,540 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 10,545 10,545 N/A
Total Households 12,292 12,292 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 56,917 people. Includes nearly 29,077 males and 27,840 females. Rural population is about 56,917 people.
  • There are around 6,119 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,176 boys and 2,943 girls.
  • Literate population is about 39,832 people. Non-literate population is around 17,085 people.
  • There are nearly 12,292 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ani 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 17,242 17,242 N/A
SC Male Population 8,851 8,851 N/A
SC Female Population 8,391 8,391 N/A
Total ST Population 157 157 N/A
ST Male Population 87 87 N/A
ST Female Population 70 70 N/A
Population Density 190 / km² 190 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ani Tehsil is approximately 17,242 people, including 8,851 males and 8,391 females. Around 17,242 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ani Tehsil is about 157 people, including 87 males and 70 females. Around 157 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 190 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 190 people per sq. km.