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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the tehsil was 354 km². The sex ratio was 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
According to the 2011 Census, Dodra Kwar Tehsil had a total population of 6,372 people living in 1,215 households. The population comprised 3,327 males and 3,045 females, with an average population density of 18 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Dodra Kwar Tehsil had 3,426 literate people and 896 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 1,847 and 81 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.