Dodra Kwar Tehsil - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Dodra Kwar is an administrative tehsil in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Dodra Kwar is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Shimla, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 354 km², including 354.35 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 915 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dodra Kwar Tehsil
Dodra Kwar Tehsil has a total of 20 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 | Asandha | Rural | Dhandarwari |
| 2 | Bharadasar Dhar | Rural | Jakha |
| 3 | Chanshal Dhar | Rural | Dodra |
| 4 | D.P.F. Batri Gaad | Rural | Dodra |
| 5 | D.P.F. Chanaun | Rural | Kawar |
| 6 | D.P.F. Dodu | Rural | Jiskoon |
| 7 | D.P.F. Jakha | Rural | Jakha |
| 8 | D.P.F. Pandar | Rural | Jiskoon |
| 9 | D.P.F. Pawa | Rural | Jakha |
| 10 | Dabrati Dhar | Rural | Jakha |
| 11 | Dhandarwari | Rural | Dhandarwari |
| 12 | Dodra Awal | Rural | Dodra |
| 13 | Dodra Doam | Rural | Dodra |
| 14 | Ghodmund Dhar | Rural | Dhandarwari |
| 15 | Indersain Dhar | Rural | Jiskoon |
| 16 | Jakha | Rural | Jakha |
| 17 | Jaskun | Rural | Jiskoon |
| 18 | Kiterwari | Rural | Kawar |
| 19 | Lambi Dhar | Rural | Jakha |
| 20 | Pandar | Rural | Jiskoon |
Population of Dodra Kwar Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Dodra Kwar Tehsil has a total population of 6,372 people, consisting of 3,327 males and 3,045 females. There are 1,215 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 18 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,372 | 6,372 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,327 | 3,327 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,045 | 3,045 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,215 | 1,215 | 0 |
| Population Density | 18 / km² | 18 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 3,426 literate people and 896 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,847 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 81 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) | 896 | 896 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,426 | 3,426 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,946 | 2,946 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,847 | 1,847 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 81 | 81 | 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.