Mandi
Mandi is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of Mandi district is 3,950 km², which includes 3,922.26 km² of rural area and 27.74 km² of urban area. There are about 2,850 villages in Mandi district.
For administrative convenience, Mandi district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 17 tehsils in Mandi district. Here is the list of all Mandi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Mandi District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aut | 151 | 30,893 |
| 2 | Baldwara | 95 | 43,811 |
| 3 | Bali Chowki | 192 | 37,913 |
| 4 | Bhadrota | 88 | 21,542 |
| 5 | Chachyot | 242 | 57,723 |
| 6 | Dharmpur | 115 | 34,777 |
| 7 | Jogindarnagar | 278 | 84,470 |
| 8 | Karsog | 524 | 93,126 |
| 9 | Kotli | 89 | 25,860 |
| 10 | Lad Bharol | 85 | 25,832 |
| 11 | Mandi | 591 | 2,16,051 |
| 12 | Nihri | 327 | 35,569 |
| 13 | Padhar | 409 | 49,357 |
| 14 | Sandhol | 59 | 16,925 |
| 15 | Sarkaghat | 146 | 64,269 |
| 16 | Sundarnagar | 245 | 1,11,351 |
| 17 | Thunag | 314 | 50,308 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Mandi is the largest tehsil in mandi district by both area and population. Sandhol is the smallest tehsil in mandi district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Mandi | Mandi |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sandhol | Sandhol |
Population of Mandi District
The population of Mandi offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Mandi, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,99,777 | 9,37,140 | 62,637 |
| Total Male Population | 4,98,065 | 4,66,050 | 32,015 |
| Total Female Population | 5,01,712 | 4,71,090 | 30,622 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,12,074 | 1,06,402 | 5,672 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 58,486 | 55,468 | 3,018 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 53,588 | 50,934 | 2,654 |
| Literate Population | 7,23,747 | 6,71,588 | 52,159 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,93,669 | 3,66,395 | 27,274 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,30,078 | 3,05,193 | 24,885 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,76,030 | 2,65,552 | 10,478 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,04,396 | 99,655 | 4,741 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,71,634 | 1,65,897 | 5,737 |
| Households | 2,19,145 | 2,03,747 | 15,398 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Mandi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Mandi district is 9,99,777, including 4,98,065 males and 5,01,712 females. In rural areas, it is 9,37,140, including 4,66,050 males and 4,71,090 females. In urban areas, it is 62,637, including 32,015 males and 30,622 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Mandi district is 1,12,074, including 58,486 boys and 53,588 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,06,402, including 55,468 boys and 50,934 girls. In urban areas, it is 5,672, including 3,018 boys and 2,654 girls.
- Literate population in Mandi district is around 7,23,747, including 3,93,669 males and 3,30,078 females. In rural areas, it is 6,71,588, including 3,66,395 males and 3,05,193 females. In urban areas, it is 52,159, including 27,274 males and 24,885 females.
- Illiterate population in Mandi district is about 2,76,030, including 1,04,396 males and 1,71,634 females. In rural areas, it is 2,65,552, including 99,655 males and 1,65,897 females. In urban areas, it is 10,478, including 4,741 males and 5,737 females.
- There are about 2,19,145 households in Mandi district, including 2,03,747 in rural areas and 15,398 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mandi. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,93,739 | 2,80,580 | 13,159 |
| SC Male Population | 1,47,250 | 1,40,605 | 6,645 |
| SC Female Population | 1,46,489 | 1,39,975 | 6,514 |
| Total ST Population | 12,787 | 12,359 | 428 |
| ST Male Population | 6,345 | 6,114 | 231 |
| ST Female Population | 6,442 | 6,245 | 197 |
| Population Density | 253 / km² | 239 / km² | 2,258 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Mandi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mandi district is approximately 2,93,739, including 1,47,250 males and 1,46,489 females. In rural areas, it is 2,80,580, including 1,40,605 males and 1,39,975 females. In urban areas, it is 13,159, including 6,645 males and 6,514 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mandi district is about 12,787, including 6,345 males and 6,442 females. In rural areas, it is 12,359, including 6,114 males and 6,245 females. In urban areas, it is 428, including 231 males and 197 females.
- Overall population density of Mandi district is around 253 people per km². Rural areas have about 239 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,258 people per km².