Kumharsain

Kumharsain 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 information the sub-district code of Kumharsain Block (CD) is 00179. Total area of kumharsain tehsil is 227 km² including 226.29 km² rural area and 1.00 km² urban area. Kumharsain tehsil has a population of 43,062 peoples, out of which urban population is 901 while rural population is 42,161. Kumharsain has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females for every 1,000 males. Kumharsain tehsil has a population density of 189 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,346 houses in the sub-district, including 229 urban houses and 10,117 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.91% population of kumharsain tehsil is literate, out of which 82.50% males and 71.12% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kumharsain Tehsil

Kumharsain Tehsil has a total of 184 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 Kumharsain Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kumharsain Tehsil

The population profile of Kumharsain 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 Kumharsain's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kumharsain Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.