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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Ani is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. 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.
The total area of the tehsil is 300 km², including 300.30 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 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 | Laphali |
| 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 | Pokhari |
| 9 | Karana (24/77) | Rural | Karana-I |
| 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 | Shilli |
| 16 | Shilhi (24/75) | Rural | Ropa |
Population of Ani Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Ani Tehsil has a total population of 56,917 people, consisting of 29,077 males and 27,840 females. There are 12,292 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 190 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 39,832 literate people and 6,119 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,242 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 157 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| 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.