Banjar
Banjar 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 Banjar Block (CD) is 00120. The total area of Banjar Tehsil is 957 km², which includes 954.41 km² of rural area and 2.23 km² of urban area. Banjar has a sex ratio of approximately 965 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Banjar Tehsil
Banjar Tehsil has a total of 31 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 Banjar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahu | Bahu | Banjar |
| 2 | Bala Gad | Balagad | Banjar |
| 3 | Bihar | Kothi Chenni | Banjar |
| 4 | Bini | Kothi Chenni | Banjar |
| 5 | Chanon | Chanoun | Banjar |
| 6 | Chethar | Shikari Ghat | Banjar |
| 7 | Chippni | Tung | Banjar |
| 8 | Deotha | Deutha | Banjar |
| 9 | Ghiaghi | Khadagad | Banjar |
| 10 | Jauri 5 17 | Gopalpur | Banjar |
| 11 | Kalwari | Kalwari | Banjar |
| 12 | Karshai Gad Ii | Karshai Gad | Banjar |
| 13 | Khabal | Khabal | Banjar |
| 14 | Mashyar | Mashiyar | Banjar |
| 15 | Mohni | Mohni | Banjar |
| 16 | Pakhari | Nohanda | Banjar |
| 17 | Palach | Palhach | Banjar |
| 18 | Rashala | Khadagad | Banjar |
| 19 | Ratwah | Manglore | Banjar |
| 20 | Sajwar | Khadagad | Banjar |
| 21 | Sehuli | Gopalpur | Banjar |
| 22 | Seraj | Seraj | Banjar |
| 23 | Shapnil | Shri Kot | Banjar |
| 24 | Sharchi | Kandidhar | Banjar |
| 25 | Shilhi | Shilli | Banjar |
| 26 | Siri Kot | Shri Kot | Banjar |
| 27 | Tandi | Tandi | Banjar |
| 28 | Tarangali | Manglore | Banjar |
| 29 | Thani Char | Deutha | Banjar |
| 30 | Thati Bir | Thatibeed | Banjar |
| 31 | Tinder | Nohanda | Banjar |
Population of Banjar Tehsil
The population profile of Banjar 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 Banjar 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 | 43,612 | 42,198 | 1,414 |
| Male Population | 22,193 | 21,445 | 748 |
| Female Population | 21,419 | 20,753 | 666 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,530 | 5,388 | 142 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,737 | 2,662 | 75 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,793 | 2,726 | 67 |
| Literate Population | 30,642 | 29,454 | 1,188 |
| Literate Male Population | 17,300 | 16,664 | 636 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,342 | 12,790 | 552 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,970 | 12,744 | 226 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,893 | 4,781 | 112 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,077 | 7,963 | 114 |
| Total Households | 8,642 | 8,242 | 400 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Banjar Tehsil is around 43,612 people. This includes 22,193 males and 21,419 females. Rural population is about 42,198 (21,445 males and 20,753 females), while urban population is nearly 1,414 (748 males and 666 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,530 of the population, with 2,737 boys and 2,793 girls. Rural areas have 5,388 children, and urban areas have about 142 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 30,642 literate people in Banjar Tehsil, including 17,300 literate males and 13,342 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 29,454 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,188 people.
- About 12,970 people in Banjar Tehsil are not literate, including 4,893 males and 8,077 females. Rural areas include 12,744 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 226 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 8,642 households, with 8,242 in villages and 400 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Banjar 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 | 11,846 | 11,574 | 272 |
| SC Male Population | 6,041 | 5,905 | 136 |
| SC Female Population | 5,805 | 5,669 | 136 |
| Total ST Population | 19 | 15 | 4 |
| ST Male Population | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| ST Female Population | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Population Density | 46 / km² | 44 / km² | 634 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Banjar Tehsil is approximately 11,846 people, including 6,041 males and 5,805 females. Around 11,574 people live in rural parts. Nearly 272 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Banjar Tehsil is about 19 people, including 11 males and 8 females. Around 15 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 46 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 44 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 634 people per sq. km.