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 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 50.3 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the tehsil was 413 km². The sex ratio was 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 | Arsu |
| 2 | Bari (18/52) | Rural | Bari |
| 3 | Bayal (20/59) | Rural | Gadej |
| 4 | Chayal (15/40) | Rural | Chail |
| 5 | Dethwa (16/46) | Rural | Kot |
| 6 | Jhalair (15/42) | Rural | Baga Sarahan |
| 7 | Kasholi (18/51) | Rural | Kasholi |
| 8 | Koti (16/44) | Rural | Kot |
| 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 | Deem |
| 18 | Shohach (18/54) | Rural | Arsu |
| 19 | Thachwa (17/50) | Rural | Jagatkhana |
| 20 | Tunan (17/49) | Rural | Tunan |
| 21 | Twar (19/55) | Rural | Twar |
Population of Nirmand Tehsil
According to the 2011 Census, Nirmand Tehsil had a total population of 53,089 people living in 12,057 households. The population comprised 27,002 males and 26,087 females, with an average population density of 128 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Nirmand Tehsil had 36,144 literate people and 5,836 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 23,886 and 180 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.