Bagachnogi Tehsil - Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Bagachnogi is an administrative tehsil in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bagachnogi is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Salogra, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 166 km², including 166.38 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bagachnogi Tehsil
Bagachnogi Tehsil has a total of 32 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 | Baga | Rural | Baga Chanogi |
| 2 | Bajaihal | Rural | Thana |
| 3 | Balidhar | Rural | Shilhi Bagi |
| 4 | Bekar | Rural | Khablech |
| 5 | Chhanar | Rural | Shilhi Bagi |
| 6 | Chhoadhar | Rural | Baga Chanogi |
| 7 | Chohat | Rural | Baga Chanogi |
| 8 | D.P.F.Bunga | Rural | Shilhi Bagi |
| 9 | D.P.F.Shilhibagi | Rural | Shilhi Bagi |
| 10 | Dagail | Rural | Kalhani |
| 11 | Deol | Rural | Baga Chanogi |
| 12 | Dhawas | Rural | Baga Chanogi |
| 13 | Drunu | Rural | Jaishla |
| 14 | Jainsla | Rural | Jaishla |
| 15 | Jhamach | Rural | Thana |
| 16 | Kalhani | Rural | Kalhani |
| 17 | Kandhi Kalwara | Rural | Thana |
| 18 | Kathyala | Rural | Shilhi Bagi |
| 19 | Khablech | Rural | Khablech |
| 20 | Khanwachi | Rural | Kalhani |
| 21 | Kulthani | Rural | Bhatkidhar |
| 22 | Kuthehad | Rural | Thana |
| 23 | Nandahal | Rural | Bhatkidhar |
| 24 | Sharachi | Rural | Kalhani |
| 25 | Shawa | Rural | Bhatkidhar |
| 26 | Shihal | Rural | Shilhi Bagi |
| 27 | Shilh | Rural | Khablech |
| 28 | Shilhibagi | Rural | Shilhi Bagi |
| 29 | Shiwa | Rural | Thana |
| 30 | Thach | Rural | Kalhani |
| 31 | Thana | Rural | Thana |
| 32 | Trashun | Rural | Jaishla |
Population of Bagachnogi Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Bagachnogi Tehsil has a total population of 19,460 people, consisting of 10,094 males and 9,366 females. There are 3,139 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 117 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,460 | 19,460 | 0 |
| Male Population | 10,094 | 10,094 | 0 |
| Female Population | 9,366 | 9,366 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,139 | 3,139 | 0 |
| Population Density | 117 / km² | 117 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 11,635 literate people and 2,674 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,350 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 24 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) | 2,674 | 2,674 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 11,635 | 11,635 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,825 | 7,825 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,350 | 6,350 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 24 | 24 | 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.