Sainj Tehsil - Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Sainj 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. Sainj is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Joginder Nagar, while the nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 272 km², including 272.02 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sainj Tehsil
Sainj Tehsil has a total of 12 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 | Bhallan-II (42/106) | Rural | Bhallan-II |
| 2 | Dhaugi (1/4) | Rural | Dhaugi |
| 3 | Dushahad (2/5) | Rural | Dushahar |
| 4 | Gadaparli (41/103) | Rural | Gadaparli |
| 5 | Kanon (1/3) | Rural | Kanon |
| 6 | Lapah (3/8) | Rural | Shanghar |
| 7 | Manyashi (2/6) | Rural | Banogi |
| 8 | Raila (42/105) | Rural | Raila-II |
| 9 | Rote-I (42/107) | Rural | Talara |
| 10 | Shanghar (3/9) | Rural | Shanghar |
| 11 | Shenshar (41/104) | Rural | Shainsher |
| 12 | Suchehan (2/7) | Rural | Suchehan |
Population of Sainj Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Sainj Tehsil has a total population of 25,908 people, consisting of 13,342 males and 12,566 females. There are 5,310 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 95 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,908 | 25,908 | 0 |
| Male Population | 13,342 | 13,342 | 0 |
| Female Population | 12,566 | 12,566 | 0 |
| Total Households | 5,310 | 5,310 | 0 |
| Population Density | 95 / km² | 95 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 17,530 literate people and 3,462 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,613 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 173 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) | 3,462 | 3,462 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 17,530 | 17,530 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,378 | 8,378 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,613 | 7,613 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 173 | 173 | 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.