Nirmand Tehsil - Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Nirmand 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. Nirmand 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 50.3 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 413 km², including 413.28 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 966 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nirmand Tehsil
Nirmand Tehsil has a total of 21 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 | Arsu (18/53) | Rural | Baridhar |
| 2 | Bari (18/52) | Rural | Bari |
| 3 | Bayal (20/59) | Rural | Gadej |
| 4 | Chayal (15/40) | Rural | Chail |
| 5 | Dethwa (16/46) | Rural | Koti |
| 6 | Jhalair (15/42) | Rural | Baga Sarahan |
| 7 | Kasholi (18/51) | Rural | Bari |
| 8 | Koti (16/44) | Rural | Koti |
| 9 | Kushwa (17/48) | Rural | Kushwa |
| 10 | Nirmand (20/58) | Rural | Shishvi |
| 11 | Nishani (19/56) | Rural | Nishani |
| 12 | Nore (15/43) | Rural | Nore |
| 13 | Poshna (19/57) | Rural | Poshna |
| 14 | Rahnoo (21/66) | Rural | Rahnu |
| 15 | Sarahan (15/41) | Rural | Baga Sarahan |
| 16 | Sargha (17/47) | Rural | Sargha |
| 17 | Shilhi Kot (16/45) | Rural | Juagi |
| 18 | Shohach (18/54) | Rural | Baridhar |
| 19 | Thachwa (17/50) | Rural | Jagatkhana |
| 20 | Tunan (17/49) | Rural | Tunan |
| 21 | Twar (19/55) | Rural | Twar |
Population of Nirmand Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Nirmand Tehsil has a total population of 53,089 people, consisting of 27,002 males and 26,087 females. There are 12,057 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 128 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,089 | 53,089 | 0 |
| Male Population | 27,002 | 27,002 | 0 |
| Female Population | 26,087 | 26,087 | 0 |
| Total Households | 12,057 | 12,057 | 0 |
| Population Density | 128 / km² | 128 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 36,144 literate people and 5,836 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 23,886 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 180 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) | 5,836 | 5,836 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 36,144 | 36,144 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,945 | 16,945 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 23,886 | 23,886 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 180 | 180 | 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.