Banjar Tehsil - Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Banjar 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. Banjar 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 33.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 957 km², including 954.41 km² rural area and 2.23 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 965 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Banjar Tehsil
Banjar Tehsil has a total of 33 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 | Bahu(9/27) | Rural | Bahu |
| 2 | Balagad (7/23) | Rural | Shikari (Ghat) |
| 3 | Bihar (11/33) | Rural | Kothi Chehni |
| 4 | Bini (11/32) | Rural | Kothi Chehni |
| 5 | Chakurtha (1/2) | Rural | Chakurtha |
| 6 | Chanaun (5/19) | Rural | Chanoun |
| 7 | Chether (7/22) | Rural | Shikari (Ghat) |
| 8 | Chipani (14/38) | Rural | Tung |
| 9 | Deotha (5/14) | Rural | Deutha |
| 10 | Ghiyagi (10/30) | Rural | Khadagad |
| 11 | Jauri (5/17) | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 12 | Kalwari (4/12) | Rural | Kalwari |
| 13 | Karsheigad-II (23/72) | Rural | Seraj |
| 14 | Khabal (8/24) | Rural | Khabal |
| 15 | Kotla (1/1) | Rural | Larji |
| 16 | Mashyar (14/39) | Rural | Mashiyar |
| 17 | Mohani (8/25) | Rural | Mohni |
| 18 | Palahach (4/13) | Rural | Plahach |
| 19 | Pekhari (12/37) | Rural | Pekhri |
| 20 | Rashala (10/31) | Rural | Khadagad |
| 21 | Ratwah (6/21) | Rural | Manglore |
| 22 | Sajwar (10/29) | Rural | Sajwad |
| 23 | Sehuli (5/16) | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 24 | Seraj (8/26) | Rural | Teel |
| 25 | Shapneel (4/11) | Rural | Shri Kot |
| 26 | Sharchi (12/34) | Rural | Sharchi |
| 27 | Shilhi (12/35) | Rural | Shilli |
| 28 | Shrikot (4/40) | Rural | Shri Kot |
| 29 | Tandi (9/28) | Rural | Tandi |
| 30 | Targali (6/20) | Rural | Manglore |
| 31 | Thanicher (5/15) | Rural | Deutha |
| 32 | Thatibir (5/18) | Rural | Thatibeed |
| 33 | Tinder (13/36) | Rural | Nohanda |
Population of Banjar Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Banjar Tehsil has a total population of 43,612 people, consisting of 22,193 males and 21,419 females. There are 8,642 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 46 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 8,642 | 8,242 | 400 |
| Population Density | 46 / km² | 44 / km² | 634 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 30,642 literate people and 5,530 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,846 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 19 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) | 5,530 | 5,388 | 142 |
| Literate Population | 30,642 | 29,454 | 1,188 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,970 | 12,744 | 226 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,846 | 11,574 | 272 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 19 | 15 | 4 |
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.