Cheta

Cheta is a Town and Tehsil in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Cheta Block (CD) is 00186. The total area of Cheta Tehsil is 166 km². Cheta has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Cheta Tehsil

Cheta Tehsil has a total of 91 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Cheta Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ahnog Malat Chaupal
2Bag Manjholi Bp Chaupal
3Banah Kanda Banah Bp Chaupal
4Bandal Bandal Kaflah Chaupal
5Baura Nora Bora Chaupal
6Bauth Babat Bp Chaupal
7Bhalu Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
8Chanja Bandal Kaflah Chaupal
9Charauli Chadoli Bp Chaupal
10Charayan Dharchandna Bp Chaupal
11Chind Malat Chaupal
12D P F Akaar Juddu Shilal Chaupal
13D P F Bahal Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
14D P F Banah Kanda Banah Bp Chaupal
15D P F Barcharhi Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
16D P F Bhalu Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
17D P F Bianal Dhotali Chaupal
18D P F Bijarhi Jokhar Bp Chaupal
19D P F Chandrian Kanda Banah Bp Chaupal
20D P F Charayan Dharchandna Bp Chaupal
21D P F Chorath Kanda Banah Bp Chaupal
22D P F Dhar Charhi Malat Chaupal
23D P F Gheral Chadoli Bp Chaupal
24D P F Goachri Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
25D P F Hira Juddu Shilal Chaupal
26D P F Jahal Jubbali Bp Chaupal
27D P F Jokhar Jokhar Bp Chaupal
28D P F Kanah Jubbali Bp Chaupal
29D P F Kanda Kanda Banah Bp Chaupal
30D P F Kandrali Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
31D P F Kelwi Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
32D P F Khanar Dharchandna Bp Chaupal
33D P F Khorali Kanda Banah Bp Chaupal
34D P F Kugaon Jokhar Bp Chaupal
35D P F Kupvi Juddu Shilal Chaupal
36D P F Majhoan Nora Bora Chaupal
37D P F Malat Malat Chaupal
38D P F Morali Kanda Banah Bp Chaupal
39D P F Mulno Nora Bora Chaupal
40D P F Munalag Jokhar Bp Chaupal
41D P F Saruoun Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
42D P F Serti Malat Chaupal
43D P F Shaglawag Chadoli Bp Chaupal
44D P F Shilakuei Kanda Banah Bp Chaupal
45D P F Tanga Chadoli Bp Chaupal
46D P F Topla Juddu Shilal Chaupal
47Dak Shirar Dharchandna Bp Chaupal
48Dehran Babat Bp Chaupal
49Dhar Dharchandna Bp Chaupal
50Dhar Chari Malat Chaupal
51Dhautali Dhotali Chaupal
52Digah Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
53Dochi Malat Chaupal
54Dofta Nora Bora Chaupal
55Gawai Babat Bp Chaupal
56Hira Juddu Shilal Chaupal
57Jangal Runah Jokhar Bp Chaupal
58Jangal Tandoi Jokhar Bp Chaupal
59Jannu Dhotali Chaupal
60Jokhar Jokhar Bp Chaupal
61Joru Shilal Juddu Shilal Chaupal
62Jubbli Jubbali Bp Chaupal
63Kanah Jubbali Bp Chaupal
64Kanda Kanda Banah Bp Chaupal
65Kothi Malat Chaupal
66Kulag Kulag Chaupal
67Majh Gaon Babat Bp Chaupal
68Malat Malat Chaupal
69Manjholi Manjholi Bp Chaupal
70Masrah Babat Bp Chaupal
71Mishot Jubbali Bp Chaupal
72Munalag Jokhar Bp Chaupal
73Naura Nora Bora Chaupal
74Samvi Kulag Chaupal
75Sanat Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
76Serti Malat Chaupal
77Silpab Nora Bora Chaupal
78Tandoi Jokhar Bp Chaupal
79Tikar Kulag Chaupal
80Up Muhal Asha Dhar Manjholi Bp Chaupal
81Up Muhal Baggi Chadoli Bp Chaupal
82Up Muhal Bhalwan Juddu Shilal Chaupal
83Up Muhal Chandwa Chadoli Bp Chaupal
84Up Muhal Dimi Chadoli Bp Chaupal
85Up Muhal Gaonkhar Oaran Babat Bp Chaupal
86Up Muhal Kalal Bhaloo Bp Chaupal
87Up Muhal Lohan Dhar Manjholi Bp Chaupal
88Up Muhal Sainj Khad Babat Bp Chaupal
89Up Muhal Shathali Kanda Banah Bp Chaupal
90Up Muhal Tarah Chadoli Bp Chaupal
91Up Muhal Thanah Chadoli Bp Chaupal (88 km)

Population of Cheta Tehsil

The population profile of Cheta Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Cheta Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 19,460 19,460 N/A
Male Population 10,094 10,094 N/A
Female Population 9,366 9,366 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,674 2,674 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,356 1,356 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,318 1,318 N/A
Literate Population 11,635 11,635 N/A
Literate Male Population 6,642 6,642 N/A
Literate Female Population 4,993 4,993 N/A
Illiterate Population 7,825 7,825 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,452 3,452 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 4,373 4,373 N/A
Total Households 3,139 3,139 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 19,460 people. Includes nearly 10,094 males and 9,366 females. Rural population is about 19,460 people.
  • There are around 2,674 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,356 boys and 1,318 girls.
  • Literate population is about 11,635 people. Non-literate population is around 7,825 people.
  • There are nearly 3,139 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Cheta Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 6,350 6,350 N/A
SC Male Population 3,362 3,362 N/A
SC Female Population 2,988 2,988 N/A
Total ST Population 24 24 N/A
ST Male Population 16 16 N/A
ST Female Population 8 8 N/A
Population Density 117 / km² 117 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Cheta Tehsil is approximately 6,350 people, including 3,362 males and 2,988 females. Around 6,350 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Cheta Tehsil is about 24 people, including 16 males and 8 females. Around 24 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 117 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 117 people per sq. km.