Junga Tehsil - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Junga 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. Junga is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Kanoh, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 107 km², including 106.57 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 960 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Junga Tehsil
Junga Tehsil has a total of 75 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 | Bahli Khanlog | Rural | Bhadech |
| 2 | Balog | Rural | Balog |
| 3 | Bhala Gaon | Rural | Janedghat |
| 4 | Bhalawag | Rural | Janedghat |
| 5 | Bharandi | Rural | Bharandi (Padechi) |
| 6 | Bharech | Rural | Bhadech |
| 7 | Chacheiyan Pandli | Rural | Junga |
| 8 | Chambi | Rural | Janedghat |
| 9 | Chaneya | Rural | Janedghat |
| 10 | Chaunri | Rural | Junga |
| 11 | Chewra | Rural | Bhadech |
| 12 | Chikhar | Rural | Satlai |
| 13 | D.P.F. Bhalawag | Rural | Janedghat |
| 14 | D.P.F. Bhalawag | Rural | Bhadech |
| 15 | Danalta | Rural | Janedghat |
| 16 | Dawaroo | Rural | Bhadech |
| 17 | Dehra Dohai | Rural | Janedghat |
| 18 | Dhalyana | Rural | Junga |
| 19 | Dhar | Rural | Janedghat |
| 20 | Dhar Kuffar | Rural | Janedghat |
| 21 | Dubloo | Rural | Balog |
| 22 | Fanewat | Rural | Koti |
| 23 | Fanewati | Rural | Janedghat |
| 24 | Ghadot | Rural | Bharandi (Padechi) |
| 25 | Jagedibag | Rural | Koti |
| 26 | Jangal Jagedibag | Rural | Koti |
| 27 | Jangal Kohan | Rural | Junga |
| 28 | Jangal M.M. Karoli | Rural | Satlai |
| 29 | Jangal M.M. Taunru | Rural | Janedghat |
| 30 | Jangal Malansheel | Rural | Janedghat |
| 31 | Jangal Mehduda Chanai | Rural | Koti |
| 32 | Jangal Mehduda Fanewat | Rural | Koti |
| 33 | Jangal Mehduda Manoon | Rural | Koti |
| 34 | Jangal Neen | Rural | Koti |
| 35 | Jangal Rathmu | Rural | Junga |
| 36 | Jangla Kamaali | Rural | Janedghat |
| 37 | Junga | Rural | Junga |
| 38 | Kadaur | Rural | Bharandi (Padechi) |
| 39 | Kalhot | Rural | Janedghat |
| 40 | Katola | Rural | Janedghat |
| 41 | Kheel Khajewda | Rural | Junga |
| 42 | Kohan | Rural | Junga |
| 43 | Kot | Rural | Bhadech |
| 44 | Kot Madhyad | Rural | Koti |
| 45 | Koti | Rural | Koti |
| 46 | Kyana | Rural | Junga |
| 47 | Lakhoti | Rural | Balog |
| 48 | Loha | Rural | Bhadech |
| 49 | Maheshu | Rural | Junga |
| 50 | Neen | Rural | Koti |
| 51 | Nehra Kamaali | Rural | Janedghat |
| 52 | Nohan | Rural | Balog |
| 53 | Parthana Bud | Rural | Balog |
| 54 | Piran | Rural | Piran |
| 55 | Pujarli | Rural | Junga |
| 56 | Ruhalti | Rural | Koti |
| 57 | Satlai | Rural | Satlai |
| 58 | Sergata | Rural | Koti |
| 59 | Shalel | Rural | Balog |
| 60 | Shalot | Rural | Janedghat |
| 61 | Thund | Rural | Janedghat |
| 62 | Thund | Rural | Janedghat |
| 63 | Trai | Rural | Piran |
| 64 | Tungla | Rural | Koti |
| 65 | Up Mahal Batola | Rural | Piran |
| 66 | Up Mahal Deothi | Rural | Piran |
| 67 | Up Mahal Jot | Rural | Balog |
| 68 | Up Mahal Majholi | Rural | Janedghat |
| 69 | Up Mahal Parthana Bandli | Rural | Balog |
| 70 | Up-Mahal Chaveet | Rural | Janedghat |
| 71 | Up-Mahal Jhandi | Rural | Satlai |
| 72 | Up-Mahal Kanina | Rural | Janedghat |
| 73 | Up-Mahal Shilli Bagda | Rural | Piran |
| 74 | Up-Mohal Jagas Dawana | Rural | Balog |
| 75 | Up-Mohal Padhechi | Rural | Bharandi (Padechi) |
Population of Junga Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Junga Tehsil has a total population of 13,398 people, consisting of 6,834 males and 6,564 females. There are 2,556 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 126 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,398 | 13,398 | 0 |
| Male Population | 6,834 | 6,834 | 0 |
| Female Population | 6,564 | 6,564 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,556 | 2,556 | 0 |
| Population Density | 126 / km² | 126 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 10,216 literate people and 1,509 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,716 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 63 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) | 1,509 | 1,509 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 10,216 | 10,216 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,182 | 3,182 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,716 | 5,716 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 63 | 63 | 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.