Sandhol Tehsil - Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Sandhol 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. Sandhol is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Chauntra Bhaterh, while the nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 59 km², including 59.42 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1098 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sandhol Tehsil
Sandhol Tehsil has a total of 48 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 | Badohal | Rural | Bhur |
| 2 | Bahan | Rural | Kothuan |
| 3 | Balh | Rural | Dhalara |
| 4 | Balyali | Rural | Soher |
| 5 | Bhadehr | Rural | Badehad |
| 6 | Bhadrana | Rural | Saklana |
| 7 | Bhadranoo | Rural | Dhalara |
| 8 | Bhoor | Rural | Bhur |
| 9 | Bindh | Rural | Gwaila |
| 10 | Chail | Rural | Gwaila |
| 11 | Chakdoh | Rural | Bhur |
| 12 | Chatraun | Rural | Dhalara |
| 13 | Chhej | Rural | Gwaila |
| 14 | D.P.F. Khumbal | Rural | Gwaila |
| 15 | D.P.F. Masot | Rural | Gwaila |
| 16 | Datwar | Rural | Datwar |
| 17 | Devgarh | Rural | Devgarh |
| 18 | Dhalara | Rural | Dhalara |
| 19 | Dyol | Rural | Koon |
| 20 | Fanehal | Rural | Badehad |
| 21 | Gehra | Rural | Saklana |
| 22 | Ghanala | Rural | Ghanala |
| 23 | Gowalla | Rural | Gwaila |
| 24 | Jamola | Rural | Neri |
| 25 | Jared | Rural | Taur Khola |
| 26 | Kachhali | Rural | Datwar |
| 27 | Kaltri | Rural | Bairi Upper |
| 28 | Kandroh | Rural | Kothuan |
| 29 | Kanohi | Rural | Gwaila |
| 30 | Khajurti | Rural | Devgarh |
| 31 | Koon | Rural | Koon |
| 32 | Kothuwan | Rural | Kothuan |
| 33 | Ladol | Rural | Kothuan |
| 34 | Lahsani | Rural | Gwaila |
| 35 | Lalana | Rural | Binga |
| 36 | Lasrana | Rural | Datwar |
| 37 | Nangal | Rural | Ghanala |
| 38 | Neri | Rural | Neri |
| 39 | Nichalacholgarh | Rural | Devgarh |
| 40 | Nichaliberi | Rural | Bairi Upper |
| 41 | Salon | Rural | Binga |
| 42 | Sandhole | Rural | Sandhol |
| 43 | Sed | Rural | Dhalara |
| 44 | Sohar | Rural | Soher |
| 45 | Takrehar | Rural | Soher |
| 46 | Tourkhola | Rural | Taur Khola |
| 47 | Uperlacholgarh | Rural | Devgarh |
| 48 | Uperliberi | Rural | Bairi Upper |
Population of Sandhol Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Sandhol Tehsil has a total population of 16,925 people, consisting of 8,067 males and 8,858 females. There are 4,199 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 285 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,925 | 16,925 | 0 |
| Male Population | 8,067 | 8,067 | 0 |
| Female Population | 8,858 | 8,858 | 0 |
| Total Households | 4,199 | 4,199 | 0 |
| Population Density | 285 / km² | 285 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 12,502 literate people and 1,707 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,060 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) | 1,707 | 1,707 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 12,502 | 12,502 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,423 | 4,423 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,060 | 3,060 | 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.