Ani Tehsil - Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Ani is an administrative tehsil in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. The nearest railway station is situated at Shimla, while the nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the tehsil was 300 km². The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ani Tehsil
Ani Tehsil has a total of 16 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beungal (24/79) | Rural | Biungal |
| 2 | Bishladhar (23/73) | Rural | Muhan |
| 3 | Buchhair (21/67) | Rural | Buchher |
| 4 | Dalash Suidhar (25/80) | Rural | Dalash |
| 5 | Dingidhar (25/82) | Rural | Dingidhar |
| 6 | Faranali (25/81) | Rural | Taluna |
| 7 | Jaban (25/78) | Rural | Namhong |
| 8 | Karad (23/74) | Rural | Karad |
| 9 | Karana (24/77) | Rural | Karana |
| 10 | Karsheigad (23/72) | Rural | Takrasi |
| 11 | Khani (22/70) | Rural | Khanni |
| 12 | Kohila (22/69) | Rural | Kohila |
| 13 | Kungash (24/76) | Rural | Kungash |
| 14 | Lajheri (22/71) | Rural | Lajheri |
| 15 | Manjhadesh (21/68) | Rural | Deothi |
| 16 | Shilhi (24/75) | Rural | Ropa |
Population of Ani Tehsil
According to the 2011 Census, Ani Tehsil had a total population of 56,917 people living in 12,292 households. The population comprised 29,077 males and 27,840 females, with an average population density of 190 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,917 | 56,917 | 0 |
| Male Population | 29,077 | 29,077 | 0 |
| Female Population | 27,840 | 27,840 | 0 |
| Total Households | 12,292 | 12,292 | 0 |
| Population Density | 190 / km² | 190 / km² | 0 / km² |
Ani Tehsil had 39,832 literate people and 6,119 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 17,242 and 157 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,119 | 6,119 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 39,832 | 39,832 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,085 | 17,085 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,242 | 17,242 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 157 | 157 | 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.