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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the tehsil was 272 km². The sex ratio was 942 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 |
| 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
According to the 2011 Census, Sainj Tehsil had a total population of 25,908 people living in 5,310 households. The population comprised 13,342 males and 12,566 females, with an average population density of 95 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Sainj Tehsil had 17,530 literate people and 3,462 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 7,613 and 173 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.