Sainj

Sainj 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 Sainj Block (CD) is 00119. The total area of Sainj Tehsil is 272 km². Sainj has a sex ratio of approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sainj Tehsil

Sainj Tehsil has a total of 14 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 Sainj Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bhalan Ii Bhallan Ii Kullu
2Chakurtha Chakurtha Banjar
3Dhaugi Dhaugi Banjar
4Dusharh Dushahar Banjar
5Gara Parli Gadaparli Banjar
6Kanon Kanon Banjar
7Kotla Kotla Banjar
8Lapah Shanghar Banjar
9Manyashi Banogi Banjar
10Raila Devgarh Gohi Banjar
11Rote I Bahu Banjar
12Sachen Suchehan Banjar
13Shangarh Shanghar Banjar
14Shanshar Deuri Dhar Banjar

Population of Sainj Tehsil

The population profile of Sainj 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 Sainj 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 25,908 25,908 N/A
Male Population 13,342 13,342 N/A
Female Population 12,566 12,566 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,462 3,462 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,776 1,776 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,686 1,686 N/A
Literate Population 17,530 17,530 N/A
Literate Male Population 9,964 9,964 N/A
Literate Female Population 7,566 7,566 N/A
Illiterate Population 8,378 8,378 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,378 3,378 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 5,000 5,000 N/A
Total Households 5,310 5,310 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 25,908 people. Includes nearly 13,342 males and 12,566 females. Rural population is about 25,908 people.
  • There are around 3,462 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,776 boys and 1,686 girls.
  • Literate population is about 17,530 people. Non-literate population is around 8,378 people.
  • There are nearly 5,310 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sainj 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 7,613 7,613 N/A
SC Male Population 3,852 3,852 N/A
SC Female Population 3,761 3,761 N/A
Total ST Population 173 173 N/A
ST Male Population 83 83 N/A
ST Female Population 90 90 N/A
Population Density 95 / km² 95 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sainj Tehsil is approximately 7,613 people, including 3,852 males and 3,761 females. Around 7,613 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sainj Tehsil is about 173 people, including 83 males and 90 females. Around 173 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 95 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 95 people per sq. km.